text: High cholesterol is a significant risk factor of CVD and contributes to a third of coronary heart disease burden.1 Evidence suggests that statins are the most effective lipid lowering method and should be the first-line agent when managing patients with high cholesterol.2
  In this pharmacological management guide, developed to help you manage patients with high cholesterol, you will find:
  Use this short animation to help show your patients what high cholesterol is, and how it may increase their risk for heart disease.
  Healthy lifestyle changes are also strongly recommended for management of cholesterol and other CVD risk factors. See Lifestyle management for more information.
  Explore the list of pages in the Heart Health Check Toolkit for health professionals.
  Supporting general practices to integrate Heart Health Checks into routine patient care, with a range of resources and easy-to-use tools in one place.
  A full list of ready-to-use resources available in this Toolkit
  Last updated16 March 2024