How high cholesterol and LDL are treated

Elevated cholesterol and LDL are mainly intervened through lifestyle improvement, and medication. Elevated cholesterol and LDL are closely related to the development of atherosclerotic diseases such as coronary heart disease and cerebral infarction. Currently, patients are firstly treated with lifestyle improvement methods, which mainly include avoiding oily and high-salt diets, maintaining appropriate intensity and frequency of aerobic exercise, and quitting smoking and drinking. If the effect of lifestyle intervention is not effective, drug therapy needs to be added. Generally under the guidance of a doctor, statins such as atorvastatin, cholesterol absorption inhibitor ezetimibe, bile acid sequestering agent colesevelam and other drugs are taken to strengthen lipid lowering. It is recommended to consult a doctor for standardized treatment if necessary.