Heart, Cholesterol & Blood Pressure

This section provides guidance from our clinicians about cholesterol, statins and blood pressure.

Select a topic below to learn what these conditions mean, how they are monitored, and what you can do to protect your long-term heart health.

Understanding Cholesterol

What cholesterol is, why it matters, and how it affects your arteries.

Practical ways to improve your cholesterol through lifestyle changes.

What a raised cholesterol result means and what happens next.

How statins work and why they reduce future heart risk.

Common concerns about statins and what to do if side effects occur.

What high blood pressure is and why it needs monitoring.

What happens during a blood pressure review and why it matters.