Cholesterol
Hypercholesterolemia; LDL; HDL; TriglyceridesAn in-depth report on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of unhealthy cholesterol levels.
The Basics
A Closer Look
- Cholesterol (Detailed Report)
- Cholesterol-lowering medications - HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) (Alternative Medicine)
- Cholesterol-lowering medications - bile acid sequestrants (Alternative Medicine)
- Cholesterol-lowering medications - fibric acid derivatives (Alternative Medicine)
- Hypercholesterolemia (Alternative Medicine)
Self Care
Talking to your MD
Cholesterol and triglyceride test - Animation
Cholesterol and triglyceride test
Animation
Understanding cholesterol results - Animation
Understanding cholesterol results
Animation
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance that is present in all parts of the body including the nervous system, skin, muscle, liver, intestines, and heart. It is made by the body and obtained from animal products in the diet. Cholesterol is manufactured in the liver and is needed for normal body functions including the production of hormones, bile acid, and Vitamin D. Excessive cholesterol in the blood contributes to atherosclerosis and subsequent heart disease. The risk of developing heart disease or atherosclerosis increases as the level of blood cholesterol increases.
Cholesterol
illustration
Cholesterol emboli Livedo Reticularis - feet
Cholesterol emboli block small vessels in dependent areas of the body, here on the foot. The resulting superficial tissue may infarct, and lower vessels may dilate to try and compensate. This creates a livedo, or 'lace-like' pattern.
Cholesterol emboli Livedo Reticularis - feet
illustration
Cholesterol producers
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like material that is found in all parts of the body. It comes from two sources: our liver produces it, and we consume it in animal products.
Cholesterol producers
illustration
Cholesterol and triglyceride test - Animation
Cholesterol and triglyceride test
Animation
Understanding cholesterol results - Animation
Understanding cholesterol results
Animation
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance that is present in all parts of the body including the nervous system, skin, muscle, liver, intestines, and heart. It is made by the body and obtained from animal products in the diet. Cholesterol is manufactured in the liver and is needed for normal body functions including the production of hormones, bile acid, and Vitamin D. Excessive cholesterol in the blood contributes to atherosclerosis and subsequent heart disease. The risk of developing heart disease or atherosclerosis increases as the level of blood cholesterol increases.
Cholesterol
illustration
Cholesterol emboli Livedo Reticularis - feet
Cholesterol emboli block small vessels in dependent areas of the body, here on the foot. The resulting superficial tissue may infarct, and lower vessels may dilate to try and compensate. This creates a livedo, or 'lace-like' pattern.
Cholesterol emboli Livedo Reticularis - feet
illustration
Cholesterol producers
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like material that is found in all parts of the body. It comes from two sources: our liver produces it, and we consume it in animal products.
Cholesterol producers
illustration
Cholesterol
Hypercholesterolemia; LDL; HDL; TriglyceridesAn in-depth report on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of unhealthy cholesterol levels.
The Basics
A Closer Look
- Cholesterol (Detailed Report)
- Cholesterol-lowering medications - HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) (Alternative Medicine)
- Cholesterol-lowering medications - bile acid sequestrants (Alternative Medicine)
- Cholesterol-lowering medications - fibric acid derivatives (Alternative Medicine)
- Hypercholesterolemia (Alternative Medicine)
Self Care
Talking to your MD
Cholesterol
Hypercholesterolemia; LDL; HDL; TriglyceridesAn in-depth report on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of unhealthy cholesterol levels.
The Basics
A Closer Look
- Cholesterol (Detailed Report)
- Cholesterol-lowering medications - HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) (Alternative Medicine)
- Cholesterol-lowering medications - bile acid sequestrants (Alternative Medicine)
- Cholesterol-lowering medications - fibric acid derivatives (Alternative Medicine)
- Hypercholesterolemia (Alternative Medicine)
Self Care
Talking to your MD
Review Date: 12/23/2020
Reviewed By: Michael A. Chen, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical School, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.