Medical articles of Cholesterol

12/05/2025
Dr Giovanni Luigi De Maria
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
Managing hypercholesterolaemia for effective primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Hypercholesterolaemia (high cholesterol) is a health condition that can significantly increase the risk of developing cardiac disease. Here, Dr Giovanni Luigi De Maria, distinguished consultant interventional cardiologist, provides an expert insight into hypercholesterolaemia, exploring its diagnosis and offering guidance on effective prevention and management.
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02/05/2025
Mr Ahmed Hamouda
Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon
Gallstones: Causes, symptoms, and the best treatment options
Gallstones are small, solid deposits that form in the gallbladder, a small organ beneath the liver that stores bile. These stones can vary in size and number, and while some people may not notice them at all, others may experience pain or complications requiring treatment.
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12/12/2024
Dr Dipesh Patel
Endocrinologist
The battle against cardiovascular disease: Why cholesterol control matters
Cholesterol is a key risk factor in cardiovascular disease, highlighting the importance of its management for both prevention and treatment. Here, Dr Dipesh Patel, leading Endocrinology and Diabetes Consultant Physician, provides an expert insight into the impact of cholesterol on cardiovascular health, and the steps you can take to manage it, lower your risk of heart disease, and lead a healthier life.
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22/11/2024
Dr John Bolodeoku
Chemical Pathologist & Metabolic Physician
The different kinds of medication and treatments available for high cholesterol
High cholesterol, particularly elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. Managing cholesterol levels effectively is crucial, and there are various medications available to reduce cholesterol and maintain heart health, as well as lifestyle modifications.
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07/11/2024
Written by Top Doctors
How can high cholesterol be managed effectively?
Here, esteemed consultant cardiologist, Professor Robin Choudhury, explains why people develop high cholesterol levels, whilst also telling us how high cholesterol can be managed.
31/10/2024
Dr Federica Boecklin
Integrative Medicine Specialist
How to manage cholesterol levels
High cholesterol levels , also known as hypercholesterolemia, mean that there is too much fat in the blood. It can be caused by eating fatty and oily foods, a lack of physical exercise, being overweight, smoking tobacco and excessively drinking alcohol. There is a genetic propensity for it. Too much cholesterol can block your veins and arteries, which can make you vulnerable to heart attacks, strokes, and cardiac diseases. There may not be symptoms, but high cholesterol can be detected with a blood test. In this article, a specialist in integrative medicine goes over the ways in which cholesterol levels can be managed.
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22/04/2024
Dr John Bolodeoku
Chemical Pathologist & Metabolic Physician
Mastering cholesterol: Impact, control, and timeline for results
Cholesterol, a vital fat in the body, is divided into good (HDL) and bad (LDL) types. Elevated levels can impede blood flow in arteries, leading to health risks. In his latest online article, Dr John Bolodeoku explores the impact of high cholesterol, control methods like diet and medication, and the timeline for observing changes. Understanding these aspects is key to cardiovascular health.
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05/04/2024
Dr Rajesh Chelliah
Consultant Cardiologist
How exactly is a cholesterol level test performed?
Cholesterol is a fatty, wax-like substance that is found naturally in the blood. Too much cholesterol, however, can pose a health risk and increase your chances of heart disease. In this article, esteemed consultant cardiologist Dr Rajesh Chelliah talks about the importance of cholesterol level testing. Dr Chelliah, who treats patients in Leicester and Nottingham, outlines what a cholesterol test entails and what to do if your test results are high.
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08/02/2024
Professor Arjun Ghosh
Cardiologist
Cholesterol and heart health explained
Dr Arjun Ghosh, renowned consultant cardiologist, offers his expert insight into cholesterol and its role in heart health, including what is cholesterol and how is high cholesterol treated.
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30/10/2023
Dr Ahmed Elghamaz
Cardiologist
What is complex coronary intervention?
The name 'complex coronary intervention' sounds intimidating, but this blocked coronary artery procedure has advanced from traditional, high-risk open-heart surgery. It's transformed from a long recovery, to an effective operation where patients can go home on the same day and get back to normal life within a week. Here to offer his expertise in what's involved in complex coronary intervention is leading consultant cardiologist in London, Dr Ahmed Elghamaz.
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