Keeping your cholesterol in check can require constant monitoring, especially if you have a hard-to-treat lipid condition. We designed our lipid program with you in mind, bringing best-in-class services and a caring team to the Tampa Bay area. With experts committed to your whole health, we’ll work to keep your heart beating strong for many years to come.
Whether you want to understand your cholesterol numbers, lower stubborn cholesterol or manage a complex lipid condition, our Lipid Wellness and Prevention Program will help you take the next step.
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Understanding Lipid Conditions
Lipids are fatty substances in your blood, like cholesterol and triglycerides, that help you move, store energy, absorb vitamins and produce hormones. But when there is too much — or too little — of these substances in your blood, it can lead to serious medical issues, including coronary artery disease.
There are several causes of lipid disorders, from genetic predisposition to unhealthy diet and lifestyle. Our team will work to understand your unique situation and goals — and help you find ways to manage your numbers to feel your best.
Our team is here to help diagnose and treat patients with the following lipid conditions, including:
Cardiovascular disease (or family history of)
Chronic kidney disease (with high cholesterol)
Complex cholesterol disorders
Coronary artery disease (with high cholesterol)
High LDL cholesterol
High triglycerides
Low HDL cholesterol
Metabolic syndrome
Peripheral artery disease (with high cholesterol)
Prediabetes or new-onset diabetes
Statin intolerance or resistance
Diagnosing Lipid Conditions
Regardless of your lipid condition, we’ll help you find the answers you need and the right treatment plan.
We may recommend the following testing:
Blood tests
Cardiac computed tomography (CT) calcium scoring
Genetic tests
Lab tests
Physical exams
Treating High Cholesterol and Lipid Conditions
Often, you can maintain your cholesterol with a heart-healthy lifestyle, but for some, specialized medications or the support of a specialist can help. Our program offers comprehensive, personalized treatment tailored to your needs.
These treatments include:
Continued tracking of lipid levels toward your goals
Diet and exercise recommendations
In-person and telehealth visits to discuss symptoms and questions
Referrals to cardiologists, sleep specialists and dietitians
Specialized medications, including statins, non-statin alternatives and injectables
Tobacco cessation consultation and classes
Trusted Lipid Specialists at Your Side
A heart-healthy lifestyle is within your reach, and our cardiologists and clinical lipid specialists are here to be your guides. Count on us for the right tools and support you need to manage your condition well, so you can keep putting your heart into everything you do.
Our clinical lipid specialists will help you manage your lipid condition, even if it’s among the hardest to treat. You can count on our expertise, innovative approaches and uncommon compassion.
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The strength and support you need to keep your heart beating strong are right here in our AdventHealth Cardiovascular Institute network. We offer general heart care and trusted expertise for adult congenital heart disease, cardio-oncology, coronary artery disease, women’s heart needs and more — all coordinated through a unified national network. Explore our locations or let our team guide you to the one that’s right for you.
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