Expert Diagnosis & Management by Dr. M. Sudhakar Rao
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist | Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road

Cholesterol is a fatty substance essential for building cells and hormones, but too much of it—especially bad cholesterol (LDL)—can silently clog your arteries and increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.
Dr. M. Sudhakar Rao provides a thorough, evidence-based approach to diagnosing and managing high cholesterol to protect your heart and blood vessels.

What is Cholesterol?

Cholesterol travels through your blood on lipoproteins:

• LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) – “Bad” cholesterol; builds up in arteries

• HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) – “Good” cholesterol; removes LDL from blood

• Triglycerides – A type of fat also linked to heart disease

Why High Cholesterol is Dangerous

• Leads to plaque buildup in arteries (atherosclerosis)

• Increases risk of heart attack, stroke, and coronary artery disease

• Often has no symptoms until complications occur

Risk Factors

• Unhealthy diet (high in saturated fats and trans fats)

• Sedentary lifestyle

• Obesity or overweight

• Smoking

• Excess alcohol intake

• Diabetes or thyroid disorders

• Family history of high cholesterol or early heart disease

Diagnosis at Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road

Dr. Sudhakar Rao may recommend:

• Lipid profile test (blood test) to measure:

  • Total cholesterol

  • LDL, HDL

  • Triglycerides

• Additional tests if heart disease risk is high (e.g., ECG, Cardiac CT, TMT)

Treatment Options

Lifestyle Modifications

• Adopting a heart-healthy diet (low saturated fat, high fiber)

• Regular aerobic exercise

• Smoking cessation

• Weight loss if overweight or obese

• Reducing alcohol intake

Medications

If lifestyle changes aren’t enough, Dr. Rao may prescribe:

• Statins (e.g., atorvastatin, rosuvastatin)

• Ezetimibe

• PCSK9 inhibitors

• Fibrates (for high triglycerides)

• Niacin in selected cases

Why Choose Dr. M. Sudhakar Rao?

• 15+ years of clinical experience in cardiac prevention and intervention

• International fellowships: FACC (USA), FESC (Europe), FSCAI (USA)

• Customized treatment plans focused on preventing cardiovascular complications

• Access to advanced diagnostics at Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road

 Don’t Let High Cholesterol Go Undetected

It’s never too early to know your numbers.
Book a comprehensive lipid and heart risk assessment with Dr. M. Sudhakar Rao at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road and take control of your long-term heart health. Contact us for the best High Cholesterol Treatment in Sarjapur Road.