Heart-Healthy Living Starts Here: Cholesterol Management at Fast Pace Primary Care

Living in rural communities comes with many advantages—fresh air, open spaces, and a tight-knit community. But when it comes to healthcare, we know that access to evidence-based treatments is just as important. At Fast Pace Primary Care, we bring top-tier medical expertise to your hometown, helping you take control of your cholesterol and heart health.

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What is High Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is vital for your body’s functioning—your cells use it as a building block, and your hormones need it to perform essential tasks. However, when levels of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) outweigh “good” cholesterol (HDL), trouble begins. Excess cholesterol can build up along the walls of your arteries, forming plaque that restricts blood flow. Over time, this can lead to serious cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and stroke.

High cholesterol often goes undiagnosed until a serious event occurs. That’s why regular screenings and early interventions are crucial, especially if you have risk factors such as:

• Family history of heart disease or high cholesterol.
• Poor diet high in saturated fats and trans fats.
• Sedentary lifestyle.
• Underlying conditions like diabetes, obesity, or metabolic syndrome.

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How Fast Pace Health Can Help

At Fast Pace Health, we understand that managing high cholesterol isn’t just about numbers on a lab test—it’s about improving your quality of life and protecting your future. Our primary care clinics offer a patient-centered approach to help you effectively manage and prevent this condition. Here’s how we stand by you:

1. Comprehensive Health Assessments
   We start with a complete health evaluation, including, when medically appropriate, a lipid panel to help measure your cholesterol levels. This helps us assess your health risk, uncover the root cause of your hyperlipidemia and develop a personalized treatment plan.
2. Lifestyle Support
   Managing cholesterol isn’t just about medication—it’s about making sustainable lifestyle changes. We’ll work with you to:
   • Adopt a heart-healthy diet (e.g., Mediterranean diet, low in saturated fats).
   • Incorporate regular physical activity into your routine.
   • Achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
   • Quit smoking if applicable.
3. Medication Management
   When lifestyle changes alone aren’t enough, our providers prescribe evidence-based treatments with a variety of medication options.
4. Coordination of Care
   Hyperlipidemia often coexists with other conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or obesity. Our providers coordinate care to help address your other health conditions.
5. Convenient, Local Access
   With clinics located throughout Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, we bring high-quality, affordable care to your community. For those who prefer flexibility, our telehealth services* offer expert guidance from the comfort of your home.

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Take the First Step Toward Better Heart Health

Hyperlipidemia doesn’t have to be a silent threat. At Fast Pace Health, we’re here to help you regain control with compassionate, proactive care. Whether you’re due for a cholesterol screening or ready to explore a personalized care plan, we invite you to schedule an appointment today.

Let’s work together to reduce your risks and build a healthier future—one step at a time.

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Your Partner in Health

Fast Pace Health proudly serves communities in Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi, providing affordable, high-quality care. Let us help you take the first step toward better heart health today.

Primary Care services are not available in all clinic locations. Please visit online for service availability near you. Additional Virtual Primary Care appointments are currently only available for patients physically present in Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Kentucky at the time of service. We are expanding our locations to better serve you. Check back soon for new states.

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Take control of your cholesterol today. Schedule your appointment with Fast Pace Health and protect your heart for tomorrow.

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References

UpToDate. (n.d.). High cholesterol and lipid treatment options (Beyond the basics). Retrieved 1/29/2025, from https://www.uptodate.com/contents/high-cholesterol-and-lipid-treatment-options-beyond-the-basics