PREVENTION
LIPID CLINIC
Lipid Clinic
Studies have shown that you can dramatically reduce your risk of heart disease by maintaining healthy levels of cholesterol (less than 200 mg/dl), HDL-cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol), and LDL-cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol) in your blood. You can accomplish these goals by following a healthy diet that is low in fat and high in fiber, and by incorporating physical activity into your daily routine.
To help you reduce your risk of heart disease, the Arizona Heart Disease established the Lipid Clinic, which specializes in evaluating and treating patients with high cholesterol. The Lipid Clinic offers tests to determine the levels of lipids in your blood, and then offers practical guidance and long-term management to help you keep your cholesterol and lipoprotein levels in a healthy range.
The services of the Lipid Clinic include:
- Analysis of your blood to determine your lipid levels, including a comprehensive cholesterol evaluation that studies separate components of your blood and helps our doctors understand your risk for heart disease better than ever before.
- Long-term management of high blood cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia)
- Evaluation of your diet and nutritional counseling to help you follow a healthy diet
- Exercise conditioning and support, including consultation with an exercise physiologist, to help you embark on a program of physical activity that is just right for you.
Please Call 602-240-6150 to schedule your appointment
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