From risk to resilience: Understanding and taking control of Dyslipidemia
In celebration of the Heart Month of February, healthcare company Organon Philippines is spearheading the “Heart 2 Heart Talk on Optimal Cholesterol Control,” focused on raising public awareness about effectively ma
L-R: Dr. Myla Gloria Supe, cardiologist and discussion moderator; Dr. Pipin Kojodjojo, cardiologist from Singapore; Dr. Louella Santos, President of the Philippine Lipid and Atherosclerosis Society (PLAS), during the Heart 2 Heart Talk on Optimal Cholesterol Control: A Health Forum on Dyslipidemia organized by Organon
Renowned lipid experts Dr. Pip
Dyslipidemia refers to abnorma
If left unchecked, this could lead to debilitating and fatal conditions such as heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and other severe complications.
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Alarmingly, the data reveals m
According to the 8th National Nutrition Survey, 1 out of every 2 Filipinos has borderline high cholesterol levels, making Dyslipidemia a hidden public healt
Who stands vulnerable?
Chronic stress and poor lifest
Regardless of age or family history, getting a complete cholesterol test is critical to optimizing health and catching high cholesterol early. Addressing cholesterol now, not later, gives you the power to prevent heart disease and irreversible damage to your arteries.
Restoring control over your he
Patients can help lower their lipid levels with lifestyle changes, medications, or a combination of both. In certain cases, a heal
Although a healthy lifestyle is the first defense against high cholesterol, sometimes diet and exercise aren’t enough. Patients might also need to take cholesterol medications to help:
- Decrease one’s low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the “bad” cholesterol that increases the risk of heart disease
- Decrease one’s triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood that also increases the risk of heart disease
- Increase one’s high-density
lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the “good” cholesterol that offers protection from heart disease
Healthcare professionals might
Remember: Every case of heart disease is different. Talk to your doctor to get the treatment and care you deserve. Staying faithful to your medication routine could save you and help you live a more fulfilling life free from complications.
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