Help your patients understand LDL cholesterol and how to manage it. This short video explains how LDL-C (commonly referred to as the ‘bad’ cholesterol) clogs arteries and increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. It also emphasizes that regular blood tests and provider-guided lifestyle changes or medications can effectively lower levels over time.

Supported by an educational grant from Merck & Co. Inc.
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Reviewed on
September 24, 2026
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- English
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