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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.
How to Lower Your Cholesterol
Practical ways to improve your cholesterol through lifestyle changes.
Understanding Your Cholesterol Result
What a raised cholesterol result means and what happens next.
Understanding Cholesterol & Statins
How statins work and why they reduce future heart risk.
Statins & Side Effects: Finding the Balance
Common concerns about statins and what to do if side effects occur.
Understanding High Blood Pressure
What high blood pressure is and why it needs monitoring.
Your Annual Blood Pressure Review
What happens during a blood pressure review and why it matters.