Cholesterol Patient Education Handouts

The fact sheets and handouts below can help you understand how high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol affects your health and risk for heart disease and stroke. These resources can also help you find ways to lower your cholesterol and make healthy lifestyle changes.

• Know the Facts About High Cholesterol [PDF-281 KB]
  This full-color, easy-to-read handout describes the risk factors, signs and symptoms, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of high blood cholesterol.
• Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
  High cholesterol raises the risk of PAD, which happens when plaque buildup narrows or blocks blood vessels, preventing blood from reaching the legs and feet.
• ABCS of Heart Health [PDF-278 KB]
  This easy-to-understand fact sheet about heart health (aspirin use when appropriate, blood pressure control, cholesterol management, and smoking cessation) is available in English and Spanish.
• Promotoras and other community health workers (CHWs) are encouraged to read the fotonovela with participants. A Promotora/CHW Guide accompanies the fotonovela and gives these members of the health care team a brief summary of objectives, tips, additional activities, reviews, and reminders.
  • How to Control Your Fat and Cholesterol: A Fotonovela [PDF-3.7 MB]; Spanish Version: Aprenda a controlar sus niveles de colesterol: Una fotonovela [PDF-4 MB]
  • How to Control Your Fat and Cholesterol: A Promotora Guide [PDF-783 KB]; Spanish Version: Cómo controlar la grasa y el colesterol: Guía de la promotora [PDF-831 KB]