Lipids & Cholesterol Management in Irvine, CA

Evidence-based lipid targets with personalized statin/non-statin choices and side-effect troubleshooting

What we treat

High LDL, high triglycerides, mixed dyslipidemia
Statin intolerance evaluation
Primary prevention risk assessment

How we help

ASCVD risk scoring; shared decisions
Statins, ezetimibe, and non-statin options
Lifestyle targets that actually move your numbers

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Call (949) 776-9292

When ER/Urgent Care is the Best

Go to ER / Urgent Care if

Severe chest pain or shortness of breath.
Stroke-like symptoms: face droop, weakness, slurred speech.
Severe abdominal pain with vomiting (esp. if triglycerides are very high — possible pancreatitis).
Severe muscle pain/weakness or dark urine after starting a cholesterol medicine.
Allergic reaction to a medication: swelling, hives, trouble breathing.
(Call 911 for life-threatening symptoms.)

How GI visits works

Assess & test

History, meds & family risk; BP/weight. Labs: fasting/non-fasting lipid panel, A1C, TSH, liver enzymes; review secondary causes. Calculate ASCVD risk.

Plan

Set LDL/TG targets; lifestyle roadmap. Start/adjust statin or non-statin option (e.g., ezetimibe) when appropriate; treat high TGs (omega-3/fibrate when indicated). Manage side effects.

Follow‑up

Recheck lipids in 6–12 weeks, adjust dose, monitor side effects/LFTs as needed; then every 3–12 months once stable

Insurance & billing

Visits are billed like standard office visits. Labs are ordered to a local lab; results route back to us for follow‑up

FAQs

What are common lipid targets?

Targets depend on overall risk. We use risk calculators to guide LDL and triglyceride goals.

What if I get muscle aches on a statin?

We consider dose changes, alternate statins, or non-statin options after ruling out other causes.

Are non-statin options available?

Yes—options like ezetimibe or others may be considered when appropriate.

How long until cholesterol improves?

We typically recheck 6–12 weeks after a change, then every 6–12 months.

Do lifestyle changes matter?

Yes—dietary pattern, weight, and activity can significantly affect LDL and triglycerides.

Ready to schedule?

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Call (949) 776-9292