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Lipid Panel Screening
Research has shown that an elevated LDL cholesterol level is a major cause
of coronary heart disease (CHD) that can lead to heart attack and stroke. Additionally, recent clinical trials have shown
that LDL-lowering therapy significantly reduces the risk for CHD. This is why it is so important to keep track of your cholesterol
levels.
 The first step in treating high cholesterol is assessing your risk through a cholesterol screening
test that can be performed right at the pharmacy. Here at Rxtra Care, we use the Cholestech LDX system, which involves
a simple finger stick and produces results in about five minutes. It measures total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol (the bad
cholesterol), HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol), and triglyceride levels. It also measures blood glucose levels, which
can be used to screen for diabetes. All adults over the age of 20 should be tested, but certain people are at increased risk
and should be especially concerned about testing cholesterol levels. These individuals include men over age 45, women
over age 55, diabetics, smokers, people at risk for developing heart disease or who have a family history of heart disease,
peple with high blood pressure, and people who are overweight.
There are many options for lowering cholesterol, including modifying diet, exercising, losing weight,
and adding drug therapy. But the place to start is understanding the facts about cholesterol, assessing your
risk, and knowing your cholesterol levels. This will help you take better care of your heart and live a healthier life.
One of our experienced pharmacists can perform the simple test, explain the results, compare
them to ideal levels, and offer professional advice about how to successfully manage your cholesterol.
Call us today to make an appointment and start the journey towards understanding and managing
your cholesterol. Mention that you visited our website and we'll give you $10.00 off the regular price of $40.00. We
hope to see you soon!
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