Cholesterol Tools and Handouts for Your Patients

The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association has developed these Cholesterol handouts for nurses and other health care providers to use with patients. Join as a member today to take advantage of member pricing.

Online Interactive Patient Guide -  Cholesterol: Journey to a Healthier Lifestyle

Share this educational resource to help your patients learn about cholesterol and what they can do to decrease their risk factors. This mobile-first online resource provides patients with tips to make healthy everyday choices and a plan to lower your risk factors. Topics covered include:

  • What is Cholesterol
  • Risk Factors
  • Everyday Choice
  • Making a Plan
  • Additional Resources

Release October 2024

Funded through an independent educational grant from Amgen, Inc. and Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

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Booklet: Cholesterol - Your Plan for A Healthy Lifestyle

Help your patients learn about managing cholesterol aand what they can do to reduce their risk. This comprehensive 10-page booklet includes:

  • An overview of cholesterol types and how to measure
  • Risk factors for heart disease
  • Healthy eating and weight management
  • Activity and exercise recommendations
  • Medicines to manage high cholesterol
  • Tips for taking action to manage cholesterol

Updated September 2024

English

Free to download (login required)

$0 members/$25 non-members
25 booklets per order*

Spanish

Free to download (login required)

$0 members/$25 non-members
25 booklets per order*

*Please note that while reviewed for accuracy in 2024, the printed version does not include the most recent updates provided to this tool. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of any printed materials. Funded through an independent educational grant from Amgen, Inc. and Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

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Fact Sheet: Cholesterol - What You Need to Know

Share important facts about cholesterol with your patients, including:

  • What is cholesterol
  • Importance of cholesterol-lowering medicines
  • Lifestyle changes to improve cholesterol

Updated August 2024

English

Free to download (login required)

$0 members/$25 non-members
25 sheets per order*

Spanish

Free to download (login required)

$0 members/$25 non-members
25 sheets per order*

*Please note that while reviewed for accuracy in 2024, the printed version does not include the most recent updates provided to this tool. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of any printed materials. Funded through an independent educational grant from Amgen, Inc. and Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

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Fact Sheet: Managing Lipid Disease

Help your patients with dyslipidemia understand their diagnosis and empower them to take action with their healthcare team.

The two-sided sheet highlights:

  • Signs and symptoms of dyslipidemia
  • Understanding lipid panel results
  • Available treatment options
  • The role of the patient as a crucial member of the healthcare team

Supported by Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Reviewed September 2024

English

Free to download (login required)

$0 members/$25 non-members
50 sheets per order

Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of any printed materials.

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Fact Sheet: Statin Medicine Side Effects - What You Need to Know

Help your patients with medication adherence and improved outcomes--even when they cannot continue taking their statin due to a symptom or side effect. This two-sided sheet describes:

  • Statins
  • Side effects
  • Who is at risk for side effects
  • How providers and patients will work together to address side effects

The tool is designed to reduce patients' unease and increase their understanding as you work together to reduce their LDL.

Reviewed July 2024. Please note that the printed version does not include the most recent positive effects of bempedoic acid.

 

English

Free to download (login required)

$0 members/$25 non-members
25 sheets per order

Spanish

Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of any printed materials.

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Fact Sheet: What is a PCSK9 Inhibitor?

Share important information with your patients including:

  • What is a PCSK9?
  • How is a PCSK9 given?
  • Side Effects
  • Access/Costs

Reviewed November 2024

English

Free to download (login required)

$0 members/$25 non-members
25 sheets per order

Spanish

Free to download (login required)

$0 members/$25 non-members
25 sheets per order

Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of any printed materials.

Disclaimer: This and other PCNA educational materials are for information purposes only and are not intended to replace medical advice or diagnose or treat health problems. Health-related decisions should be made in partnership with a healthcare provider. It is the reader's responsibility to seek out the most current, accurate information.