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High Cholesterol Management in Katy, TX

Even though cholesterol is necessary for the human body to process healthy cells, excess of it in the blood can create issues like a heart attack. At Macie Medical, Katy, TX, we help manage, control and treat high cholesterol. We understand that having high cholesterol can put your heart health at serious risk. Our qualified physicians are here to help you reach and maintain healthy cholesterol levels by offering you comprehensive and individualized care.

Visit our clinic today and receive the best management and treatment of high cholesterol to get your health back stronger.

What is High Cholesterol?

Cholesterol level is a vital aspect of your overall heart health, it is not just a measurement on a test result. Your blood contains an element of fat called cholesterol, which is crucial for many processes in the body.

When there are excessive levels of this fat, it can cause health problems. High cholesterol levels may be a component in the growth of fatty deposits within your arteries. This hinders blood flow and simply increases your likelihood of developing conditions like heart disease, and stroke. Controlling high cholesterol is essential for lowering these risks and boosting your heart health.

Factors That Increase Your Risk of High Cholesterol

You may be at risk for high cholesterol even without experiencing serious health issues if you:

  • have a family history of high cholesterol
  • are overweight or obese
  • smoke
  • have diabetes
  • do not engage in regular physical activity
  • are over the age of 45

Types of Cholesterol

A person's body can be tested for either low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), which are the two different types of cholesterol. What differentiates the two types is that HDL helps eliminate cholesterol from the bloodstream while LDL pushes cholesterol to the body. Because of these attributes, HDL is tagged as "good" and LDL as "bad".

Due to the formation of fatty deposits in the blood vessels, people with high LDL levels are more susceptible to severe health conditions like heart attacks and strokes. Blood circulation between the vessels is inevitably obstructed by these deposits, making it hard for the blood to go through the body to its destination.

What is the normal cholesterol range?

Individuals should focus on keeping their cholesterol levels in check. The distinctive range of cholesterol levels below are worth noting:

  • LDL cholesterol range: 130 mg/dL or less
  • HDL cholesterol range: 60 and above
  • Total cholesterol level: 200 mg or less

Individuals whose cholesterol level falls outside the recommended cholesterol levels range listed above are not at all unusual. After all, there are various techniques to manage cholesterol levels, which include sticking to a nutritious diet, engaging in regular exercise, and possibly using medications to lessen cholesterol levels in the body.

High Cholesterol Treatment at Macie Medical

High Cholesterol treatment is construed more as a lifelong course of medication towards the symptoms, thereby adopting other approved natural ways of lowering the LDL while increasing the HDL. Our physicians prescribe medications, which include:

  • Statins
  • Cholesterol absorbing inhibitors
  • Bile-acid-binding resins
  • PCSK9 inhibitors to block proprotein convertase subtilisin/Kexin type 9

Fibrates are much less often used than statin drugs to help bring your cholesterol levels down. Oddly enough, close to 30% of the population of the United States take at least one statin. For your triglycerides, our doctor may consider giving you fibrates, niacin or omega 3 fatty acid supplement. Hence, metabolic syndrome treatment mainly focuses on the treatment of cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose. To find out more about high cholesterol treatment, or to get your cholesterol levels screened, please visit Macie Medical or call to book an appointment on (713) 300 - 3905

How Our Doctor Manages Your High Cholesterol

Our doctor takes your high cholesterol as a personalized approach to help manage it effectively. Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels and enhancing general well-being are our key goals.

  • Standardized Assessments:
    To accurately diagnose high cholesterol and grasp your unique health needs, our physicians would conduct a thorough evaluation and assessment.
  • Suitable Treatment Plans:
    Our physicians establish a flexible treatment plan for you, premised on your health and lifestyle.
  • Professional Lifestyle Guidance:
    Our physicians treat high cholesterol and provide support to help you manage your high cholesterol with guidance on nutrition, exercise, and changes in lifestyle to help lower your cholesterol levels.
  • Medication and Expert Advice:
    Our physicians provide medication options that are carefully monitored and adjusted to meet your specific treatment needs.
  • Continued Consultation:
    Take advantage of routine testing and check-ups with our physicians to monitor your progress and adjust your cholesterol levels.
  • Long-Term Health Preventive Strategies:
    Gain knowledge and practical techniques from our physicians to stay out of complications and safeguard long-term health.
  • Collaborative Care Approach:
    To guarantee a thorough approach to your overall health, our primary care physicians work in close collaboration with other medical specialists.

Schedule an appointment for High Cholesterol Management

If you are worried about your cholesterol level or would like to discuss other options for ongoing management and treatment of your cholesterol levels, contact us today. To schedule an appointment at our clinic, click the button below.

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