You have been directed to this webpage because your blood tests results have shown a raised cholesterol, and your ASSIGN 2 score is below 10%.

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Cholesterol is a measure of the fat in your blood. When it is too high it can increase your risk of a heart attack and stroke.

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We use an assessment called ASSIGN 2. This is a calculator that uses many factors in your history to determine your risk over the next 10 years of having a cardiovascular event i.e heart attack or stroke. If your risk is below 10%, we manage your cholesterol with lifestyle factors.

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You can reduce your cholesterol by making changes to your lifestyle. For example;

• Losing weight

• Making changes to your diet (see below)

• Stopping smoking

• Exercising more

• Reducing alcohol intake

 

There are links below which give more information on cholesterol, and specific diet changes you can make

 

We will repeat your cholesterol in 12 months.

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If you would like to discuss any of this further, then please book a routine appointment with the practice nurse.