Cholesterol Management

We manage cholesterol by combining precise risk assessment, personalized lifestyle plans and targeted medical therapy to reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke and sudden cardiac death. Our approach is designed for adults who want lasting heart health, including people with diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of heart disease.

What cholesterol management includes

Cholesterol management at The NY Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease starts with a clear goal: lower a personâs overall cardiovascular risk by improving lipid numbers and treating the factors that raise those numbers. We use a mix of blood testing, clinical evaluation, lifestyle counseling, and medication when the evidence supports it.

Services typically include:

• Comprehensive lipid testing, including particle testing when indicated
• Calculation of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk and individualized targets
• Dietary and exercise guidance tailored to your schedule and preferences
• Medication review and management, including discussion of statins and other lipid lowering therapies
• Coordination with your primary care physician and other specialists for continuity of care

Benefits of active cholesterol management

Managing cholesterol proactively leads to measurable improvements in long term heart health. The main benefits we aim for are:

• Lower LDL cholesterol and favorable HDL and triglyceride profiles
• Reduced calculated risk of heart attack and stroke
• Fewer surprises from advanced testing, by catching early disease
• Care plans you can actually follow, with realistic lifestyle steps
• Clear medication plans, with monitoring and side effect management

Our process: how we manage cholesterol

1. Initial assessment. We review your medical history, family history, current medications and prior cholesterol results. We also assess related conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
2. Testing and risk calculation. Standard lipid panels are the starting point. When needed, we order additional tests such as apolipoprotein B, lipid particle testing, or inflammatory markers to refine risk and guide treatment.
3. Personalized plan. We set individualized targets based on your overall cardiovascular risk. Plans combine diet, activity, weight goals, and when appropriate, medication.
4. Medication discussion. If drugs are recommended, we explain the expected benefit, common side effects, monitoring schedule, and alternatives, including nonstatin options when indicated.
5. Ongoing monitoring. We schedule follow up labs and visits to measure progress, adjust therapy, and coordinate care with your primary physician.

What good cholesterol management looks like

Good management is measurable, realistic and coordinated. You should see clear laboratory improvement over time, a plan that fits your life, and clear communication between specialists and your primary care team.

• Targets set by individual risk, not a one size fits all number
• Regular lab checks with documented trends
• Behavioral changes that are sustainable for months and years
• Medication decisions grounded in evidence, with careful monitoring

Who benefits most from our cholesterol program

We work with adults across the New York metropolitan area who want prevention focused care. Common patient groups include:

• Middle aged men and women over 45
• People with diabetes or hypertension
• Those with a family history of premature heart disease
• Busy professionals seeking efficient, evidence based plans
• Patients referred by primary care physicians for specialist input

Why our approach is different

We focus on prevention, continuity and education. Dr. Bradley Radwaner leads the practice with more than 30 years of clinical experience, and our care emphasizes early detection and tailored treatment. We combine specialist expertise with practical plans you can follow long term.

For readers who want to understand how cholesterol fits into broader heart health, our Preventive Cardiology program explains the larger strategy for reducing cardiovascular risk. Learn more about our preventive cardiology services at Preventive Cardiology.

Service area

We provide care to adults across New York, including Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, plus patients who travel from Westchester, Long Island and New Jersey. For location details and directions, see our main center listing at The NY Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease.

Related topics and services

If you want to learn specific concepts that feed into treatment decisions, our article on how to read lipid results is helpful: Cholesterol Numbers Explained. For patients seeking specialist visits focused specifically on medication options and targeted lipid care, see our Cholesterol Doctor page at Cholesterol Doctor.