AMG providers provide cholesterol screening and analyze the results. They will review your medical history and lifestyle factors. Following the screening, your provider will discuss the results with you and refer you for further testing and diagnosis if needed.
In the United States, one in six adults has high cholesterol. Some may not know it because high cholesterol does not usually display visible symptoms. A screening test helps diagnose if you have high cholesterol so you can take steps to treat and reduce it.
Cholesterol is a form of fat that your body requires for normal functioning, and your liver produces all the cholesterol the body needs. However, you can also take in more cholesterol from food, such as from meats. The excess cholesterol can build up plaque on the walls of blood vessels over time, and eventually harden. The process, called atherosclerosis, narrows the arteries and makes it harder for blood to flow. The constriction makes the heart work more strenuously. Too much cholesterol in your system increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and complications, including high blood pressure, heart failure and stroke.
Following the cholesterol screening, your provider will discuss the test results with you. They will give you information and personalized advice and treatment to help manage your cholesterol.
High cholesterol does not usually display symptoms, and it is a risk factor that can increase your chance of developing or suffering complications from serious health problems such as heart disease and stroke. The most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease, which is the formation of a waxy buildup containing fat and cholesterol in the heart’s blood vessels. If you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol, we can help monitor your condition.
Cholesterol is a form of fat in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells but too much cholesterol increases your risk for serious complications such as heart disease and stroke. At MinuteClinic®, you can learn if your cholesterol level is too high. If so, our providers can initiate a treatment plan including medication, if necessary.
