Cholesterol with Dr. Ralph Brindis

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:30:04 +0000

Today on MD-VOD, Dr. John Kennedy is joined by renowned cardiologist and past President of the American College of Cardiology, Dr Ralph Brindis to get “the real skinny on fat.” Together they examine the cause of the disease, who is at risk, the symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and available medications, treatments and therapies. They further discuss the consequences and the realities of living with Cholesterol, including insurance coverage and related costs. Knowing your cholesterol level is the first step, and treating it if elevated is critical since high cholesterol is directly related to your risk of a heart attack. Today over 100 million people in the U.S are living with “high cholesterol” and some don’t even know it. Having high cholesterol also puts you at risk for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.

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Cholesterol with Dr. Ralph Brindis