NEXT STEPS
Talk to your healthcare provider about your bad cholesterol, your risk, and reaching your goal.
Are you at your bad cholesterol goal?
Many people don’t know their bad cholesterol level. Over time, a high level of bad cholesterol may increase risk for a heart attack or stroke. That’s why an important step you can take is to have an open conversation with your healthcare provider about your bad cholesterol. These are good starting points:
Find out your bad cholesterol level.
Knowing your LDL number can help you and your healthcare provider access your risk of heart attack or stroke. The 2026 guideline* for managing cholesterol suggests that all adults should have their bad cholesterol number checked starting in early adult life.
Discuss your bad cholesterol goal.
Your healthcare provider can help you determine the bad cholesterol goal that is right for you.
Make a plan to get to your goal.
Work with your healthcare provider to reach your goal.
Know Your Bad Cholesterol Number and Goal
Download an educational resource to help you remember your bad cholesterol number and goal and discuss with your healthcare provider at your next appointment.
*2026 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Multi-Society Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia