Health information
The medical and dietary information available for you to download from this section will help you get those levels down!
We have also provided you with links to other related websites that may help in your quest to reduce cholesterol levels.
And remember that if you need any more advice or support, our helpline is manned by nurses and dietitians. If you are struggling, or would just like to tell us about your successes then please give us a call!
UK’s Heart Health Uncovered
Results from the UK’s biggest ever heart health testing campaign present the most up to date snapshot of the shape of the nation’s hearts.
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What are the causes of familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)?
Many clinicians now believe that DNA-based tests will be useful for identifying patients with FH.
find out more >
Take a positive step today!
H·E·A·R·T UK produces a range of factsheets about eating for a healthy heart. Lowering your cholesterol by changing the way you eat can be done.
H·E·A·R·T UK has the both the time and the expertise to guide you through. Remember, you can contact a nurse or a dietitian on ask@heartuk.org.uk
The average total cholesterol level in the
UK is 5.7
The current Joint British Guidelines state
that everybody’s total cholesterol level
should be 5 or below. If however you have been told that you at a higher risk it should be 4 or below.
As total cholesterol level rises so does the
risk of heart attack.
Can you and your patients ignore these facts?