High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for developing heart disease – the leading cause of death for both men and women. Heart disease kills nearly 2,300 Americans each day, which amounts to 1 death every 38 seconds. Luckily, there are practical steps you can take to help prevent heart disease when your cholesterol is high.

Come hear a board-certified cardiologist describe diet and lifestyle changes, as well as medications, that can go a long way toward reducing cholesterol and your risk of heart disease.