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The Lipid Clinic at the Hazard Clinic is a
specialized medical clinic that helps patients manage abnormal lipid levels.
The Lipid Clinic's focus is to educate and empower individuals by managing
cholesterol and other cardiovascular risk factors. Studies have shown by
reducing the controllable risk factors, there is a reduction in premature
cardiovascular disease.
Our lipid management program educates patients
in risk management through diet and exercise instruction as well as lifestyle
modification. Diet and exercise are the first line defenses against
undesirable lipid levels. Changes in your diet, along with exercise, can
reduce your blood cholesterol by up to 15%. However, some patients
have genetically determined lipid problems that require medication. Many
variables affect the type of medication used. These include your risk
factors, your age, your current health and the drug's side effects.
WHAT
TO EXPECT WHEN YOU VISIT THE LIPID CLINIC:
On your first visit, we will
draw blood to determine your lipid levels. Our lipid professionals will
counsel you in diet and exercise and help you gain an understanding of how you
can help change your levels. Follow up visits will be scheduled on a
regular basis to monitor your levels and any side effects if you are placed on
medication.
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