Cholesterol, Other Lipids, and Lipoproteins

Description

An in-depth report on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of high cholesterol.

Resources

• www.rover.nhlbi.nih.gov/chd -- National Cholesterol Education Program
• www.eatright.org -- American Dietetic Association (800-366-1655)
• www.acc.org -- American College of Cardiology (800-253-4636)
• www.americanheart.org -- American Heart Association (800-242-8721)
• www.heartriskevaluations.com -- Heart risk evaluation test
• www.heartinfo.org -- Information on the heart
• www.medped.org -- Information on familial hypercholesterolemia
• www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/calc-bmi.htm -- Calculate your BMI
• www.ama-assn.org/aps/amahg.htm -- Find a heart specialist
• www.eatright.org -- Find a dietician