High Impact Practices Student Showcase Fall 2025

Preventive Neglect: How Healthcare's Approach to Mild Cholesterol Elevation Fails Patients

Preventive Neglect: How Healthcare's Approach to Mild Cholesterol Elevation Fails Patients

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Course Code

HSC

Course Number

4572

Faculty/Instructor

Professor Steven Burroughs

Faculty/Instructor Email

Steven.Burroughs@ucf.edu

About the Author

Hi, my name is Sofia Lahsaini. I'm a pre-med student on a Health Science pre-clinical track. I was first fascinated by this topic after countless doctor visits with my parents, the physician briefly mentioned they have high cholesterol, but did not provide any nutritional education. I feel like mild cholesterol patients are neglected.

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The majority of high cholesterol patients do not exhibit symptoms until they have a heart attack or stroke. It can lead to lifelong cardiac health issues. However, rather than being treated with early prevention, including lifestyle changes and dietary restrictions, mild cholesterol levels are often disregarded. In order to prevent long-term cardiovascular disease, this project emphasizes the importance of early nutritional counseling, patient education, and routine lab testing. It encourages a change from reactive treatment to proactive treatment. We can help patients identify high-risk health conditions earlier to lessen the overall effects of heart disease by increasing awareness.

Keywords

Mild Cholesterol Elevation; Healthcare

Preventive Neglect: How Healthcare's Approach to Mild Cholesterol Elevation Fails Patients


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