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\n\t\t\tComplications<\/h4>Situations to monitor<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
Cholesterol that builds up in the arteries, called atherosclerotic plaque, can cause serious complications. Here is a list of complications to watch out for. <\/p>\n\t
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Arteritis of the lower extremities<\/h5>
The diameter of the arteries narrows and impedes proper blood flow.<\/p>\n<\/li>
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Angina pectoris<\/h5>
Atheroma plaque that hardens.<\/p><\/li>
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Heart attack<\/h5>
A blood clot forms and breaks off, blocking a coronary artery.<\/p>\n<\/li>
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CVA | Cerebrovascular accident<\/h5>
The cerebral artery becomes blocked.<\/p>\n<\/li>
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Kidney failure<\/h5>
The renal artery becomes blocked.<\/p>\n<\/li>\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t
Make an appointment<\/h4>
When’s the right time?<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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- Do you have a family history of high cholesterol, early coronary heart disease, or high blood pressure?<\/li>\n
- Do you have diabetes or high blood pressure?<\/li>\n
- Are you overweight, obese, or have an excessive waist circumference?<\/li>\n
- Are you over 30 years old?<\/li>\n
- Do you smoke?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you answered YES to any of these questions, make an appointment now to have your cholesterol level checked.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMake an appointment\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t
\n\t\t\t\tHow it works\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t
Here we present the steps involved in the operation of our program.<\/p>\t\n\t
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Cholesterol measurement<\/h5><\/li>
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Analysis of results and explanation of different cholesterol levels<\/h5>
Good and bad cholesterol<\/p><\/li>
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Assessing your risk of developing high cholesterol levels<\/h5><\/li>
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Assessing your risk of complications<\/h5><\/li>
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Full or partial instruction depending on your needs<\/h5>
Understanding what high cholesterol is gives you the resources to maintain healthy cholesterol levels and identify potential complications based on your risk factors.<\/p>\n<\/li>
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Assessment of your lifestyle habits<\/h5><\/li>
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Emotional support<\/h5><\/li>\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t
Cholesterol<\/h4>
What does the program include?<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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- One (1) one-hour meeting<\/li>\n
- Two (2) 20-minute meetings<\/li>\n
- A cholesterol test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMake an appointment\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\tOur services are offered in our clinic and satellite clinic as well as in your home. Appointments preferred.<\/p>\n
For more information, please contact us.<\/p>\n\t
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