Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Controlling cholesterol levels through diet.

N J Stone, L V Van Horn

    Postgraduate Medicine
    |June 1, 1988
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Lowering high blood cholesterol through diet is key to reducing heart disease risk. Dietary changes are recommended for individuals with elevated cholesterol or those with risk factors, with medication as a potential next step.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Statin Prescribing in the Elderly: Special Considerations.

    Current atherosclerosis reports·2017
    Same author

    Electromagnetic Moments of Radioactive ^{136}Te and the Emergence of Collectivity 2p⊕2n Outside of Double-Magic ^{132}Sn.

    Physical review letters·2017
    Same author

    The impact of birth weight on cardiovascular disease risk in the Women's Health Initiative.

    Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD·2015
    Same author

    Double-magic nature of 132Sn and 208Pb through lifetime and cross-section measurements.

    Physical review letters·2014
    Same author

    Magnetic dipole moment of the doubly-closed-shell plus one proton nucleus 49Sc.

    Physical review letters·2012
    Same author

    Nuclear spins and magnetic moments of 71,73,75Cu: inversion of pi2p3/2 and pi1f5/2 levels in 75Cu.

    Physical review letters·2009
    Same journal

    Relationship of serum nesfatin-1 levels with body mass index and c-reactive protein in patients presenting to the emergency department with epileptic seizures.

    Postgraduate medicine·2026
    Same journal

    Clinical pharmacokinetics of colistimethate sodium and formed colistin in patients with renal impairment or on dialysis modalities: a systematic review and implications for precision dosing.

    Postgraduate medicine·2026
    Same journal

    The role of type D personality in pregnancy symptom severity, functional limitations, and maternal ambivalence.

    Postgraduate medicine·2026
    Same journal

    Operational and demographic predictors of leaving without being seen in a high-volume tertiary emergency department: a five-year case-control study.

    Postgraduate medicine·2026
    Same journal

    Risk of adverse effects of the concomitant use of statins with calcium channel blockers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Postgraduate medicine·2026
    Same journal

    Association between frailty and major chronic disease-free life expectancy: a large community-based longitudinal study.

    Postgraduate medicine·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Nutrition Science
    • Preventive Medicine

    Background:

    • High blood cholesterol is a significant risk factor for coronary artery disease.
    • Cholesterol-lowering diets have demonstrated a principal role in reducing coronary events.
    • Dietary recommendations are crucial for managing cardiovascular health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize the role of cholesterol-lowering diets in managing coronary artery disease risk.
    • To outline dietary recommendations for patients with elevated cholesterol levels.
    • To discuss the importance of monitoring cholesterol levels and potential therapeutic interventions.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of recent studies on cholesterol-lowering diets and coronary events.
    • Analysis of dietary recommendations for specific cholesterol level thresholds and risk factors.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Emphasis on the use of low-density lipoprotein and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol measurements for progress assessment.

    • Main Results:

    • A diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol is recommended for individuals with cholesterol above 240 mg/dl or between 200-239 mg/dl with additional risk factors.
    • Monitoring lipid profiles provides a baseline for evaluating the effectiveness of dietary interventions.
    • Physician assessment is vital for gauging patient adherence to dietary recommendations.

    Conclusions:

    • Dietary modification is a primary strategy for reducing coronary artery disease risk in patients with high cholesterol.
    • Regular monitoring of cholesterol levels and patient compliance is essential for successful management.
    • Pharmacological therapy may be considered for patients not achieving lipid goals through diet alone within six months.