HeartLife Academy

Dyslipidemia: An Introduction

Dyslipidemia means you have high levels of cholesterol or other fats in your blood. Over time, this raises your risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. This course is for people living with dyslipidemia and for the family members and caregivers who support them. In six clear modules, you will learn what dyslipidemia is, how it is tested, and how to manage it. You will understand your cholesterol numbers, review treatment options, and take practical steps with food, activity, and medication. By the end, you will feel confident, prepared, and ready to protect your heart health.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe dyslipidemia and its role in cardiovascular disease risk.
  • Explain the clinical consequences of uncontrolled dyslipidemia on heart health.
  • Identify the tests used to diagnose and monitor dyslipidemia.
  • Apply lifestyle and medication strategies to manage dyslipidemia.
  • Describe how to collaborate effectively with a care team to manage lipid levels.
  • Apply long-term adherence strategies to sustain healthy lipid management.

Course Content

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Module 1: What is Dyslipidemia?

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Module 2: Why It Matters

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Module 3: Getting Tested and Diagnosed

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Module 4: Managing Dyslipidemia – What You Can Do

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Module 5: Partnering with Your Care Team

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Module 6: Staying on Track and Living Well

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Learner Reviews

Funding for this course was provided by unrestricted educational grants from

Merck