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  1. Science Saturday: Mayo researchers study the genetic basis of high cholesterol in adults

    Hypercholesterolemia is a disease that affects how the body processes cholesterol, the waxy substance found in the blood. It is a significant risk factor ...

  2. Flaxseed and flaxseed oil - Mayo Clinic

    Find out how flaxseed may affect cholesterol, blood sugar and blood ... total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, also called LDL cholesterol.

  3. Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    High blood pressure. · High cholesterol. · High triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood. · Smoking or other tobacco use. · Diabetes. · Insulin resistance. · Obesity ...

  4. Colestipol (oral route) - Side effects & dosage - Mayo Clinic

    Colestipol is used to lower high cholesterol levels in the blood. This may help prevent medical problems caused by cholesterol clogging the blood vessels.

  5. Decrease your triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood that also increases the risk of heart disease; Increase your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, ...

  6. Coronary artery calcium score: Are we doing too many or too few? - Mayo Clinic

    Cholesterol and CVD risk. Six of Life's Simple 7 (healthy diet, physical ... His blood pressure is 134/82 mm Hg, and he has a total cholesterol level of ...

  7. Heart-healthy diet: 8 steps to prevent heart disease - Mayo Clinic

    A high blood cholesterol level can lead to a ... When used in place of saturated fats, unsaturated fats may help lower your total blood cholesterol.

  8. Mayo Clinic Minute What you need to know about cholesterol Video Audio We see it listed on food labels and hear health care

    Cholesterol is a waxy substance that's found in the fats in your blood. When you have high cholesterol, you may develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels ...

  9. Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Blood tests. Blood tests can check blood sugar and cholesterol levels. · Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG). · Exercise stress tests. · Echocardiogram. · Doppler ...

  10. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Medications for high cholesterol

    ANSWER: Cholesterol is a waxy substance that's found in the fats in your blood. ... overall cholesterol. Bempedoic acid is an oral agent taken once daily with ...