Dr. Matthew Budoff is a leading cardiology researcher who has spent the past 15 years uncovering ways to detect heart disease risk factors as early as possible. In this educational booklet, Dr. Budoff shares information on how readers can help control and reduce cholesterol levels. High cholesterol is a leading risk factor for developing heart disease, the number one disease killer in North America. When we control cholesterol levels, we can help reduce our chances of having a heart attack or developing other heart conditions. By using a proactive approach, you can reverse high cholesterol levels. In this booklet, Dr. Budoff empowers readers to take control of their cholesterol levels, thereby reducin their risk of heart disease.
Matthew Budoff, MD, FACC, FAHA, is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is the Director of Cardiac CT at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrence, CA. He has published more than 100 scientific papers and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology.