Cholesterol control gets personalized – a cardiologist explains how new guidelines tailor treatment to your unique risk profile
Diet is an important lifestyle factor influencing your risk of cardiovascular disease. Huizeng Hu/Moment via Getty Images At least a quarter of Americans suffer from high levels of cholesterol or fatty acids in their bloodstream, a condition called dyslipidemia. Uncontrolled cholesterol levels increase the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or ASCVD: a group of diseases that result from the buildup of plaque in the blood vessels, preventing blood from traveling smoothly to vital organs. This condition can lead to heart attack and stroke. As a cardiologist with expertise in sports
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