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Overview

Lipid management services at the Massachusetts General Hospital Corrigan Minehan Heart Center provide specialized care for patients who have disorders of lipid metabolism, which includes high cholesterol levels, high blood triglyceride levels, low HDL cholesterol levels or a combination of these conditions. Patients visit lipid management specialists if they have difficulties tolerating the most widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering medications (statins).

Lipid disorders are often associated with other metabolic problems, such as diabetes, hypothyroidism and obesity. Our clinical team evaluates these disorders as they relate to problems with abnormal lipids.

Lipid management specialists have complete access to a wealth of clinical resources within Mass General, including:


Patient Resources

Mass General is dedicated to ensuring that people understand their health care choices and have the necessary information to make decisions affecting their health and wellbeing. The related support and wellness information listed below can play a role in treatment options.

Patient education
Heart Smart Series

Heart Smart Series

Topics include disease prevention, symptom management, medications and managing stress.

Patient Education
Nutrition Classes

Nutrition Classes

Learn how to modify your diet to keep a healthy heart.

Patient Education
Relaxation Classes

Relaxation Classes

Explore relaxation techniques including yoga, tai chi, visualization and meditation.