Virtual Ask the Expert: The role of cholesterol and lipids in preventing and managing heart disease

How important is it to manage your cholesterol? Are all types of cholesterol bad for you? Will smoking affect your cholesterol levels? If you don’t know the answers to these questions, it’s time you find out. Join cardiologist Swetha Alluri, MD, for an interactive discussion about the role of cholesterol and lipids in preventing and managing heart disease. Dr. Alluri is board certified in cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and internal medicine. She sees patients in Inova Cardiology’s Ashburn office and is on the staff at Inova Fairfax and Inova Fair Oaks hospitals. Why it matters: Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. While certain risk factors like age and heredity cannot be changed, it is important to know that you can still take steps to lower your risk. High levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood contribute to the development and worsening of heart disease. These can be successfully managed with lifestyle changes including healthy food choices as well as medication, if needed. Your next step: Register to learn more about the role of cholesterol and lipids in preventing and managing heart disease. Register at: https://www.inovaevents.org/CREG/ClassDetails.aspx?sid=40&ClassID=38427

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