High cholesterol monitoring

A MinuteClinic provider will review a person’s medical history and lifestyle. They can perform a cholesterol test and analyze the results. They’ll explain the results and provide information and advice to help manage cholesterol. If necessary, they can prescribe medication. They may refer someone for further testing, if needed.

1. You may have to answer a few questions about symptoms to help us prepare for your visit prior to scheduling your appointment.

2. Check-in varies depending on how you scheduled your appointment:

   If you made your appointment online:
   Check in using the email or text message we sent to confirm your appointment. If you prefer to check in using the electronic kiosk, make sure you have your confirmation code.

   If you made your appointment in the clinic:
   Sign in at the electronic kiosk.

   If you made a MinuteClinic Virtual Care^® appointment:
   To join your virtual visit, use the link in the email or text message we sent you to confirm your appointment. Please join 15 minutes before your scheduled visit time. You will need your date of birth and ZIP code to join the visit.

3. When it's time for your appointment, a provider will call your name.
4. Your provider will conduct a thorough examination based on your reason for visit, presenting symptoms and health history. Charges will be based on examination and services provided during the visit.
5. At the end of your visit, you are provided with a visit summary, receipt and educational material about your diagnosis. At your request, we can send your primary care provider information about your visit.

When checking blood pressure, a MinuteClinic® provider will record two numbers: systolic and diastolic. The ideal blood pressure for good health is 120 systolic and 80 diastolic (i.e., 120/80).*

• Systolic is the pressure your blood exerts against your artery walls during heartbeats.
• Diastolic is the pressure your blood exerts against your artery walls while the heart is resting between beats.

In a health care context, body weight usually refers to body mass index. BMI measures the amount of body fat in proportion to height and weight.*

A high amount of body fat can increase your risk of developing health problems, such as cardiovascular disease or a stroke.*

A comprehensive cholesterol test is also called a lipid panel or lipid profile. The results of a lipid panel provide four results:*

• Total cholesterol: The sum of all cholesterol in the blood.
• Low-density lipoprotein (LDL): The undesirable (“bad”) kind of cholesterol that can build up plaque and clog blood vessels. This can increase risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
• High-density lipoprotein (HDL): The “good” kind that helps clear LDL from blood vessels and keeps arteries open for blood to flow freely.
• Triglycerides: These are converted by the body from unused calories and then stored in fat cells. Hormones release triglycerides into the bloodstream for energy between meals.

Fasting is required to accurately measure triglycerides. For the best results, do not have any food or drinks except water for 8 to 12 hours before the test.

A MinuteClinic provider will review a person’s medical history and lifestyle. They can perform a cholesterol test and analyze the results. They’ll explain the results and provide information and advice to help manage cholesterol. If necessary, they can prescribe medication. They may refer someone for further testing, if needed.