High Cholesterol treatment Tucson

Why Are Internal Medicine Doctors in High Demand?

Internal medicine is a field of practice that is focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the entire spectrum of illnesses that affect adults of all age categories. Internal medicine emerged in the 1800s, and since then, the field has already undergone exponential growth—and so has the demand for internal medicine doctors. According to…

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When Medications Are Necessary to Treat High Cholesterol

High cholesterol is deemed as a “silent killer” because it doesn’t cause any symptoms, so you don’t know you have it unless a medical professional discover it via a blood test. High cholesterol interferes with your blood vessels’ ability to properly transport blood because the cholesterol builds up along the vessel walls and causes blockages….

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Foods to Avoid if You Have High Cholesterol

There are two types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which can form plaque buildup in the arteries and can cause atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries; and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), which helps to protect the heart and arteries by facilitating healthy blood flow. HDL is the good cholesterol, and LDL is the bad cholesterol. These…

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Managing your High Cholesterol

Your blood contains lipids, one of the most common of which is cholesterol. “Good” cholesterol – high-density lipoprotein (HDL) – helps remove the low-density lipoprotein or LDL “bad” cholesterol that can build up in your arteries, causing a blockage that can result in stroke or heart attack. No matter your age or lifestyle – or…

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Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Clinical Lipidology, Dr. Robert E. Lending offers concierge medical care to adults in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Lending provides general health and wellness exams, screenings, and immunizations, in addition to management and prevention of conditions such as arthritis, obesity, diabetes, lipid disorders, respiratory diseases, and more.