Cholesterol Basics: LDL, HDL and What Your Numbers Mean
Dr. Leah Petrucelli, a family medicine physician at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center with training in integrative medicine and nutrition, breaks down LDL, HDL, cholesterol testing, and cardiovascular risk in plain language. Learn about cholesterol management, lifestyle changes, cholesterol diet basics, and when a cholesterol test or statin might be recommended. For appointments or more resources, visit jamaicahospital.org.
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