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Cardiology

Separating Fact from Fiction

About Cholesterol

Many people are consume too much saturat-
unaware of how choles- ed or trans fats in the foods
terol affects their overall they eat are at risk for devel-
health. But in order to oping high cholesterol, no
reduce your risk of heart matter their weight.
disease and stroke, it’s
important for everyone to Fiction: Women don’t
know what separates fact need to worry about
from fiction when talking high cholesterol.
about cholesterol. Ac - FACT: High cholesterol
cord ing to the Centers for affects both men and
Disease Control, a women. As people get older,
Isn’t it time for an independent expert opinion healthy level is less than their cholesterol levels are
on your malpractice insurance coverage? 170 mg/dL of total cho- BY JUAN VELASQUEZ, more likely to rise, too.
lesterol. Learn how to MD
Not all policies are created equally. There are many factors to consider when maintain that level by Fiction: I maintain a
shopping for your malpractice insurance – proper liability limits, tails, triggers, checking out the facts—and weeding out healthy diet and exercise, so
retroactive coverage, regulatory and cyber protection, purchasing programs... the the fiction—about cholesterol. high cholesterol doesn’t affect
options are daunting, and the wrong fit can be disastrous to your practice. me.
Fiction: Only adults get high FACT: Other factors, such as being
As independent agents specializing in malpractice insurance placement, we are strong cholesterol. overweight, getting older and heredity
enough within the malpractice insurance marketplace to fully and competently ne- FACT: Children and teens can have can also affect cholesterol levels.
gotiate the best coverage and pricing for you with the top insurers in the state. high cholesterol, too. More than one- Nonetheless, maintaining a heart-
fifth of American kids age 12-19 have at healthy diet and regular exercise are
Call Danna-Gracey at 800.966.2120 for a no-obligation least one abnormal lipid level. That important for cardiovascular health.
assessment of your current malpractice insurance means they have high blood levels of
policy. Your practice is worth it.
LDL, the “bad cholesterol.” Fiction: I can’t do anything to
manage my cholesterol levels.
Delray: 54 SE Sixth Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483 • 800.966.2120 • Fax 888.235.5008
Orlando: 541 Lake Como Circle, Orlando , FL 32803 • 888.496.0059 • Fax 407.896.0079 Fiction: All cholesterol is bad. FACT: There are several things you
Delray Beach • Jacksonville • Miami • Orlando • Panama City
info@dannagracey.com • www.dannagracey.com FACT: HDL is high-density lipopro- can do to balance your cholesterol levels.
800.966.2120 • info@dannagracey.com • www.dannagracey.com tein. It carries cholesterol to the liver, • Get tested
and the liver flushes it out of the body. • Eat a heart-healthy diet
High levels of HDL is a good thing, as it • Maintain an active lifestyle
decreases your risk of developing a heart • Don’t smoke
condition. • Check for family history of choles-
terol and heart disease

Fiction: I can sense when my Fiction: I take medicine for my
cholesterol is getting high. cholesterol, so I don’t have to
FACT: Without signs or symptoms, adjust my lifestyle.
the only way to tell if your cholesterol is FACT: While medicine can help man-
high is by getting a blood test. The CDC age cholesterol levels, diet and exercise
recommends getting your cholesterol can help reduce the risk of heart disease
checked every 4 to 6 years. Ask your and stroke.
doctor about the testing frequency that
is right for you. North Shore Medical Center
is offering heart healthy screenings.
Fiction: Skinny people don’t get Please call 1-833-955-1164
high cholesterol. and schedule your screening.
FACT: While those that are over-
weight are more likely to have high cho- Dr. Juan Velasquez is an interventional
lesterol, anybody can get it. People who cardiologist on staff
at North Shore Medical Center.

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