For people with known heart disease who, along with diet and a statin, need more help lowering their bad cholesterol (LDL-C).
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Lowering bad cholesterol (LDL-C) can feel overwhelming
Discover the potential connection between bad cholesterol and heart
disease
A common type of heart disease is called atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or ASCVD. It is caused by consistent high levels of bad cholesterol (LDL-C) in the blood that can lead to the buildup of plaque in your arteries.
You may not have any obvious symptoms of bad cholesterol, but plaque buildup can cause serious problems, like:
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Heart attack
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Stroke
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Blockages within the arteries, causing chest pain
If you have heart disease known as ASCVD, it's important to understand the role of bad cholesterol and what you and your doctor can do to lower yours and keep it low.
It is not known if LEQVIO® can decrease problems related to high levels of bad cholesterol, such as heart attacks or stroke.
Because you may not feel the effects of bad cholesterol
Knowing your bad cholesterol number is a good place to start
If you’re not sure of your bad cholesterol number, or you don’t know if you’re reaching the expert-recommended goal for bad cholesterol (LDL-C) of less than 70 mg/dL, ask your doctor what your cholesterol number is. While you can’t control factors like age or genetics, you can partner with your doctor to determine the best ways to help you manage your treatment.
Feeling stuck trying to
lower bad cholesterol?
lower bad cholesterol?
It can be hard to lower your bad cholesterol number. But there are changes you can make for a healthier lifestyle.
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Eating less red meat and fried foods
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Eating more fruits and vegetables
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Being more active
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Smoking less or not at all
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Avoiding drinking alcohol in excess
Sometimes, even with lifestyle changes and medication, you need more help to lower your bad cholesterol and keep it low. Use this helpful guide to make the most of your next conversation with your doctor.
Discuss with your doctor before making lifestyle changes.
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When statins aren't enough, adding LEQVIO is proven to lower bad cholesterol and keep it low.*
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*People given LEQVIO lowered their bad cholesterol (LDL-C) more and kept it low during each 6-month dosing interval vs placebo (a substance that doesn’t contain any medication).
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