High Cholesterol Treatment

Nearly 95 million American adults are living with high cholesterol, and many of them have levels that place them at serious risk of complications. Reducing your cholesterol is possible through high cholesterol management under the care of Golali Nejati, MD, and the team at Cyrus Medical Office in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Nejati provides customized care for high cholesterol and can help you bring your numbers down to healthy levels. Call the New York City office to book an appointment or request one online today. 

What is cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a sticky, waxy substance produced by your liver. It is a type of lipid and plays essential roles in creating cell membranes, producing hormones, and manufacturing vitamin D.

Your body creates all the cholesterol you need to thrive, but you take in additional cholesterol through food sources. When cholesterol begins to accumulate in your blood, it can adhere to blood vessel walls.

Cholesterol can stiffen your arterial walls, narrowing the space where blood flows. This places undue strain on your heart and deprives your body of oxygenated blood, and this can create a cascade of serious health complications.

What is considered high cholesterol?

Cholesterol is measured with a simple blood test. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is the type that builds up on artery walls. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is considered the “good” type of cholesterol and helps clear excess LDL from your bloodstream. 

In general, HDL cholesterol should be measured at higher than 45 mg/dL, and LDL cholesterol should be lower than 110. Any LDL measures higher than that amount is a cause for concern, and when your LDL comes in higher than 130, you need to take immediate action. 

What high cholesterol treatments are available? 

If your blood work shows elevated cholesterol, Dr. Nejati will place you on a high cholesterol management program. This approach looks at your cholesterol levels and any indicators of heart disease, and strives to reduce your LDL and increase your HDL. 

You may need medication to help your body reabsorb cholesterol deposits in your arteries. There are also drugs that help absorb and eliminate dietary cholesterol, and others that help your liver absorb more LDL cholesterol. 

A multitude of medications can help treat high cholesterol. Dr. Nejati works closely with you to find the right drug therapy program for your needs. Ongoing monitoring ensures your management plan is working and that your overall health is improving as treatment moves forward. 

Making positive changes to your daily habits is also an important way to reduce high cholesterol. Dr. Nejati can help you identify meaningful changes that will bring your numbers into a healthier range. 

When you’re ready to learn more about your cholesterol and take action to reduce your levels, call Cyrus Medical Office or request an appointment online today.