Cholesterol Management

An estimated 86 million Americans over the age of 20 have high cholesterol, and many don’t even know it. Direct Wellness RVA values the importance of preventive screenings to identify high cholesterol in adults before they have complications. Grace Beers, PA-C, MSPAS, offers personalized cholesterol management services in-office and through a telehealth platform to assess your risk factors for high cholesterol and monitor your treatment. Call the Midlothian, Virginia, office today to schedule a cholesterol management consultation or book an appointment online.

Why is cholesterol management critical?

Cholesterol is a waxy substance that circulates through the bloodstream and is responsible for producing vitamin D, making hormones, and building cell membranes.

While cholesterol is essential for good health, too much of a specific type of cholesterol can lead to heart disease, stroke, and other health complications.

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)

LDL cholesterol is known as the bad cholesterol because it can build up on the artery walls and harden, preventing blood flow.

High-density lipoprotein (HDL)

HDL cholesterol is considered a good cholesterol because it helps collect LDL from the arteries and carries it back to the liver for removal.

Direct Wellness RVA offers comprehensive cholesterol management services, including diagnostic cholesterol testing, preventive screenings, and customized treatment plans.

Cholesterol management is available for a monthly membership fee, and you can meet with Grace in the office or virtually through the telehealth platform.

When should I schedule a cholesterol management consultation?

High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) doesn’t cause symptoms until damage occurs in the arteries, so you can have unhealthy cholesterol levels for years without knowing it.

Direct Wellness RVA offers routine cholesterol screenings to evaluate the LDL and HDL levels in your bloodstream as part of a routine wellness check.

Grace may also recommend routine screenings if you have risk factors for high cholesterol or heart disease because of your age or family medical history.

What is included in cholesterol management?

During your initial cholesterol screening at Direct Wellness RVA, Grace reviews your personal and family medical history and completes a physical exam. She draws a blood sample to test your cholesterol levels.

If your LDL levels put you at risk for cardiovascular disease, Grace prescribes statins or other medications to lower them. She also recommends holistic strategies, like nutritional changes and lifestyle modifications that support healthy cholesterol levels and cardiovascular function.

Grace continues to monitor the effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering medications during follow-up visits in the office. She can also meet with you virtually through the online telehealth platform to review any symptoms you have or answer questions about your treatment.

Call Direct Wellness RVA today to schedule a cholesterol management consultation. You can also book an appointment online.