Do you need a personalized care plan to lower cholesterol? Learn from the experts

In today's era, the kind of lifestyle people have, it has become very important for us to pay attention to our heart health. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the biggest cause of death worldwide. In India too, about 4.77 million (47.7 lakh) deaths were recorded due to heart disease in 2020. Traditionally, heart diseases were treated in a uniform way, which did not take into account the different needs of each person. Now, experts believe that dealing with heart diseases through personalized care can be more effective.

LDLC (also known as bad cholesterol) has a profound impact on heart health. Its high levels can cause plaque buildup in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack and other serious heart conditions. The Cardiological Society of India has recently issued guidelines stating that the target for bad cholesterol for each individual should be determined based on their risk profile. For example, for individuals who already have heart disease or diabetes, bad cholesterol levels should be less than 55 mg/dL.

Expert opinion

Dr. Preeti Gupta, Professor at Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi, says that for effective cholesterol management, treatment is necessary based on the individual needs of each patient. When the treatment is tailored in a personal way, patients recover faster and the results are also better.

The key elements of a personalized heart health plan

include proper diet, regular exercise and stress management, which can be tailored to the individual's condition.

Regular checkups can track LDLC levels and make changes to the treatment from time to time.

In many cases, lifestyle changes alone are not enough. The right dose and combination of medicines can also be decided under a personalized plan. It

is important to have an open conversation with your doctor so that the treatment can be understood and followed better.

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