NHLBI Educational Materials Catalog: Empower Yourself! Learn Your Cholesterol Number
Empower Yourself! Learn Your Cholesterol Number
YES! High blood cholesterol increases your chances for coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease is a disease of the blood vessels of the heart that causes a heart attack. It is the number one killer among African Americans. You can take steps to protect your heart! Read this brochure. Improve your cholesterol level or keep it at the right level to help reduce your risk of getting heart disease.