This resource provides information on what cholesterol is and how the body makes and uses it.
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Format: Web page
Published: February 2006
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This online brochure provides easy-to-understand information, both written and in illustrated format, about the most common signs and symptoms of heart failure.
Source: American Heart Association
Format: Web page
Published: 2011
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An online quiz the individual can use to assess his/her knowledge about cholesterol and how it works in the body.
Source: American Heart Association
Format: Online quiz
Published: 2011
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This resource identifies the symptoms of high blood cholesterol.
Source: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Format: Web page
Published: February 2006
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This resource defines Atherosclerosis and how it is caused by high blood cholesterol.
Source: American Heart Association
Format: Web page
Published: 2011
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This resource identifies how high blood cholesterol increases an individual’s risk for Coronary Artery Disease.
Source: American Heart Association
Format: Web page
Published: 2011
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This resource identifies causes of high blood cholesterol: heredity and lifestyle.
Source: American Heart Association
Format: Web page
Published: April 2008
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This resource identifies how cholesterol numbers are identified, target ranges for LDL and HDL, and how high blood cholesterol is diagnosed.
Source: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Format: Web page
Published: February 2006
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This resource identifies causes of high blood cholesterol, including those that an individual can and cannot change.
Source: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Format: Web page
Published: February 2006
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Use this resource to aid individuals in tracking their cholesterol numbers over time.
Source: American Heart Association
Format: Web page
Published: April 2008
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Source: American Heart Association
Format: PDF
Published: January 2016
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This site defines alternative and complimentary care, appropriate uses, and information for additional research and discussion with a physician.
Source: National Institute of Health
Format: Web page
Published: February 2007
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This resource provides information on the categories and names of drugs used to help manage cholesterol.
Source: American Heart Association
Format: Web page
Published: 2011
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This resource provides information on the categories of drugs to manage cholesterol and some side effects.
Source: American Heart Association
Format: Web page
Published: April 2008
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Source: Food and Drug Administration
Format: 2 page PDF
Published: Nov 2008
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This resource provides tips on how to stay on medications, tools to use as reminders, and how to incorporate medication adherence with lifestyle.
Source: American Heart Association
Format: Web page
Published: April 2008
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This document identifies options for consideration to reduce bad cholesterol.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Format: Web page
Updated: 2012
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