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As one of the risk factors for developing the condition, cholesterol and heart disease go hand in hand. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses the dangerous relationship between cholesterol and heart disease.
As this eMedTV page explains, risk factors have been identified (like diet and heredity) that, while not direct high cholesterol causes, increase the risk of developing it. Further study is needed before actual high cholesterol causes are known.
Of all the types of cholesterol drugs, statins are the most commonly prescribed. This segment of the eMedTV archives explains how each of the five major types of cholesterol drugs works to lower cholesterol, including possible side effects.
Cholesterol free foods, such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, can lower your risk for heart disease. This eMedTV article lists cholesterol free foods and offers tips for incorporating such foods into a healthy diet.
Cholesterol guidelines can help you understand what the results of a cholesterol test mean for your health. This eMedTV segment provides guidelines for total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.
While it's important to know your total cholesterol level, most cholesterol treatment decisions are made based on your LDL or HDL levels. This eMedTV resource explains what your cholesterol level means for your health through easy-to-read tables.
This eMedTV Web page offers guidelines and tables to help determine if your cholesterol levels fall within the healthy range. Some types of cholesterol levels include total cholesterol levels, LDL cholesterol levels, and HDL cholesterol levels.
This eMedTV Web page explains the benefits of following a cholesterol lowering diet and offers helpful tips. For example, eating more vegetables and whole grains, and less meat and egg yolks are part of a cholesterol lowering diet.
Statins are the most commonly prescribed of the major cholesterol lowering drugs. This page of the eMedTV archives takes an in-depth look at the five types of cholesterol lowering drugs, such as fibrates and cholesterol absorption inhibitors.
Cholesterol lowering foods include apples, kidney beans, and oat bran. This eMedTV page explains why foods containing plant sterols, plant stanols, or soluble fiber are cholesterol lowering food and those containing soy proteins are not.
Cholesterol lowering foods include foods containing soluble fiber, such as oatmeal and lentils. This eMedTV article discusses various cholesterol lowering foods, including foods fortified with plant stanols or sterols.
Types of cholesterol medications include bile acid sequestrants, nicotinic acid, fibrates, and statins (the most common). This eMedTV resource provides an in-depth look at cholesterol medications and how they help lower LDL levels.
Different forms of cholesterol medicine can often be combined to increase their cholesterol lowering effectiveness. This eMedTV Web page examines each of the five major forms of cholesterol medicine, including statins and nicotinic acid.
Total cholesterol numbers over 240 mg/dL mean your cholesterol is too high. This eMedTV page explains what total, HDL, and LDL cholesterol numbers mean while providing information about understanding triglyceride numbers through easy-to-read tables.
Common cholesterol ratios include total/HDL, LDL/HDL, and HDL/LDL. This eMedTV Web page explains how a cholesterol ratio is calculated and explores the controversy associated with using a cholesterol ratio to predict risk for heart disease.
Common cholesterol ratios include total/HDL, LDL/HDL, and HDL/LDL. This eMedTV resource explains how these ratios are calculated and explores the controversy associated with using them to assess a person's risk for heart disease.
Cholesterol readings are essential for fully understanding your risk for heart disease. This segment of the eMedTV website explains what cholesterol readings measure and provides simple charts to help you understand what your readings mean.
In most cases, a cholesterol self test only measures total cholesterol levels, which can be misleading. This eMedTV segment explains how a cholesterol self test works and provides information about understanding the results of such a test.
The information in this section of the eMedTV website discusses the benefits of a lipoprotein profile cholesterol test as well as other tests. A blood cholesterol test is the only way to determine if you have high cholesterol levels in your blood.
Recent guidelines recommend that people should go for cholesterol testing at least once every 5 years. This eMedTV resource describes common forms of cholesterol testing performed at doctor's offices, as well as tests that can be done at home.
Cholesterol tests known as lipoprotein profiles measure total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. This eMedTV Web page explains the difference between lipoprotein profiles and cholesterol tests that may be done at home.
The first aspect of cholesterol treatment usually involves making dietary changes. This section of the eMedTV archives provides detailed information about other lifestyle changes (such as exercising) and medications used in cholesterol treatment.
Ideally, the total cholesterol/HDL ratio should be under 3.5 to 1. This eMedTV segment explains how this particular ratio is calculated and explores the controversy regarding using cholesterol ratios to assess a person's risk for heart disease.
While your body needs cholesterol to function properly, too much can cause problems. This eMedTV resource provides a brief look at this important substance and a link to more information. Cholestorol is a common misspelling of cholesterol.
When measuring a person's cholesterol levels, all types of cholesterol are considered. This eMedTV page lists the types of cholesterol and explains how the numbers can be misleading. Cholestorol levels is a common misspelling of cholesterol levels.
Cholestyramine is a cholesterol medicine that is also used to treat itching caused by biliary obstruction. This eMedTV segment offers a more in-depth look at the drug, including its uses, potential side effects, and expected results.
Cholestyramine alternatives may include other bile acid sequestrants or cholesterol medicines. This eMedTV article contains a list of other Cholestyramine substitutes, including cholesterol absorption inhibitors, statins, niacin, and fibrates.
As this section of the eMedTV library explains, Cholestyramine and pregnancy have not been studied in humans. In pregnant animal studies, however, the medicine was found to potentially cause harm to the fetus.
Ulcerative colitis is a disease that can cause rectal bleeding and other problems. This eMedTV article offers an overview of the disease and provides a link to more information. Cholitis is a common misspelling and variation of ulcerative colitis.
There is no diet that has been proven effective for treating ulcerative colitis; however, as this eMedTV page explains, avoiding certain foods may reduce its symptoms. Cholitis diet is a common misspelling and variation of ulcerative colitis diet.
Your healthcare provider may recommend cromolyn if you have allergies or asthma. This eMedTV article discusses the prescription drug and how it works. A link to more information is also provided. Chromelin is a common misspelling of cromolyn.
Chromium picolinate is claimed to help with various conditions (such as weight loss). This eMedTV page describes these conditions and covers what to do if you overdose on the product. Chromium picolanate is a common misspelling of chromium picolinate.
Chromium picolinate is a special form of chromium that is claimed to have several purposes. This eMedTV article provides an overview of chromium picolinate, including how it is thought to work, possible side effects, and safety concerns.
Chromium Picolinate and Breastfeeding
Women who are breastfeeding need more chromium than the average person (about 45 mcg per day). This eMedTV article, however, explains that taking chromium picolinate supplements and breastfeeding at the same time may not be a safe combination.
Chromium Picolinate and Pregnancy
Pregnant women are advised to take about 30 mcg of chromium per day. This portion of the eMedTV library explores chromium picolinate and pregnancy, and explains why it ma