Patient Tool Box

This page contains links to lots of useful resources that will help you learn more about cholesterol.

Auntie Rosie explains
Auntie Rosie shares the news she just received from her doctor that she has high cholesterol.

Atherosclerosis animation
Take a journey through the body to see how bad cholesterol can clog your arteries.
( Windows Media Player required, 
high speed internet connection recommended)  

Interactive tutorial
This course explains what cholesterol is and what you can do, with and without medication, to lower your cholesterol.

BMI calculator
Use this simple calculator to check if you are within your ideal weight range.