Lea has struggled with statins in the past. But she's not giving up the fight to lower her cholesterol.

The number of Americans dealing with heart failure is expected to grow to 8 million by 2030, increasing the total cost of care to almost $70 billion.

Telehealth can keep patients stable & in control of their health.

Patients need education, options and policies that promote equitable access to treatment.

By persevering and working with their health care providers, patients can find the best treatment path to manage high cholesterol.

Heart Attack Survivor and Advocate

Seth J. Baum, MD, is a cardiologist at Florida Atlantic University.

Lisa Maher, DNP, is a nurse practitioner at Cedar Valley Cardiovascular Center in Waterloo, Iowa.

Dharmesh Patel, MD, is a Mississippi cardiologist who serves as president of the Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health.

Sapana Shah, MD, is an emergency medicine physician at Northshore University Health System in Chicago, Illinois.