Cholesterol Problems

At Sleep & Cardiovascular Health, we treat a wide variety of cholesterol and diabetic related issues.

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Elevated LDL Cholesterol

Elevated LDL cholesterol is caused by eating too many saturated fats, more so, than cholesterol in your diet. In addition to statin therapy, multiple other medications are now available to help lower your LDL goal.

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Elevated Triglycerides

This can be caused by a genetic disorder, prediabetes, eating carbs with high glycemic index, or some medications can elevate triglycerides

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Statin Intolerance

This can be caused by low vitamin D levels, poor hydration, thyroid disorders, choice of statin, or several other issues we can evaluate.

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Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes

We work with proper diet and exercise programs and up-to-date medications to improve your A1C.

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Advance Lipid Testing

Measurements of ApoB can help identify your LDL particle size which determines its ability to make more plaque. Lp(a) helps identify patients at higher risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Inflammatory Markers

Using inflammatory markers can further help us identify further risk factors of cardiovascular disease.

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Testing for Genetic Disorders of Cholesterol Metabolism

When necessary, these tests help identify the cause of your disorder.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms and would like assistance, please call us today to make an appointment.

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