Conditions Treated
Click here to learn about your risk factors for heart disease
Click here for facts about women and heart disease
High Blood Pressure
High blood cholesterol levels are a major risk for heart disease, but also one that can be controlled. Ask your doctor about regular cholesterol screenings.
You can also have your cholesterol checked at the Southcoast Health Van which regularly makes trips to shopping plazas and other convenient sites throughout the South Coast area. For the van schedule, visit www.southcoast.org/van.
High Cholesterol
There are two kinds of cholesterol:
- HDL, or "good cholesterol," actually can help you fight heart disease. Your HDL level should be GREATER than 35 mg/dL (measured in milligrams per deciliter of blood).
- LDL, or "bad cholesterol," is bad for your arteries. Your LDL level should be LESS than 130mg/dL.
Together, they make up your total blood cholesterol level.
Links & Resources
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American Heart Association
American Heart Association | Go Red for Women
National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
