Authors: Richard W., M.D. Nesto, Lisa Christenson
New
Ways to Lower Cholesterol Today, twenty percent of the population over the age of twenty are living with a silent but dangerous risk of
coronary heart disease: a total serum cholesterol concentration in excess of 240 mg/dL. Half of all Americans have cholesterol levels higher than considered desirable and, for many, diet and exercise will bring the levels down. For others, many cholesterol-lowering drugs are available and may be the answer. This easy-to-understand Q & A guide provides all the information you and your family need if you are considering using a cholesterol-lowering drug, including: Profiles on all commonly used cholesterol-lowering prescription drugs-including Questran…
