Harmony Heart Group is pleased to offer cholesterol treatment. The goal of cholesterol treatment is to help reduce the chance of developing coronary artery disease or minimize the progression of or even reverse the progression of coronary artery disease.
Cholesterol test results are obtained either from the lab or from the patient’s primary physician. During a visit at Harmony Heart Group a patient’s cholesterol test is reviewed with the patient. The visit also allows the Physician or Nurse Practitioner to explain the results, assess the current cholesterol medication list and determine if adjustments are needed in medication and lifestyle. Cholesterol level goals are determined based on the National Cholesterol Education Program Standards.
A typical visit for cholesterol treatment will include:
- Review of current cardiac history and/or cardiac risk factors, based on the National Cholesterol Education Program standards
- An explanation of the cholesterol lab results and a determination of cholesterol lab goals
- A review of current lifestyle habits, in regard to exercise, diet and weight management
- A follow-up plan to assess the success of medication and lifestyle changes
