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High cholesterol is a silent driver of heart attacks and strokes. Fatty deposits build up in arteries over decades — by the time symptoms appear, significant damage may already be done.
We screen for lipid disorders, calculate your overall cardiovascular risk, and treat with a combination of lifestyle change and statin therapy when indicated.
Understanding the condition
- LDL ('bad') cholesterol — the main artery-clogging fraction
- HDL ('good') cholesterol — protective at healthy levels
- Triglycerides — fats linked to heart and pancreatic risk
- Familial hypercholesterolaemia — inherited very high cholesterol
Risk factors
- High saturated and trans fat intake
- Family history of early heart disease
- Diabetes, obesity and hypertension
- Sedentary lifestyle and smoking
- Age — risk rises with advancing years
Treatment approach
- Complete lipid profile with risk scoring
- Heart-healthy diet counselling — fats, fibre, portion control
- Weight management and physical activity guidance
- Statin therapy with monitoring when risk is elevated
- Follow-up testing at 6–12 week intervals after treatment starts