High Cholesterol Treatment Seoul — diagnosis & management in English.
High cholesterol diagnosis and long-term management at Apgujeong Hana Clinic, Apgujeong, Gangnam. Board-certified internal medicine specialist — accurate lipid assessment, medication management, dietary guidance and cardiovascular risk reduction in English.
High cholesterol — no symptoms, serious consequences.
High cholesterol — medically known as hypercholesterolaemia or dyslipidaemia — is one of the most significant modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke. Like hypertension, it produces no noticeable symptoms. The only way to detect it is through a blood test.
In Korea, the combination of a diet rich in processed foods, alcohol, red meat and high-fat cooking, combined with sedentary office work and high stress levels, makes elevated cholesterol extremely common — particularly among expat professionals in their 30s and 40s.
At Apgujeong Hana Clinic, our board-certified internal medicine specialists assess your full lipid profile, calculate your individual cardiovascular risk, and develop a personalised management plan — combining dietary advice, lifestyle modification and medication where appropriate — all explained clearly in English.
What your cholesterol results actually mean.
A lipid panel measures several different types of cholesterol and fats in your blood. Understanding what each number means — and how they relate to each other — is essential for making informed decisions about your cardiovascular health.
| Marker | Optimal | Borderline | High Risk | What It Is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Cholesterol | Under 200 mg/dL | 200–239 | 240+ | Overall cholesterol in blood |
| LDL ("Bad") Cholesterol | Under 100 mg/dL | 130–159 | 160+ | Deposits in artery walls |
| HDL ("Good") Cholesterol | 60+ mg/dL | 40–59 | Under 40 | Removes cholesterol from arteries |
| Triglycerides | Under 150 mg/dL | 150–199 | 200+ | Blood fats — elevated by sugar & alcohol |
| Non-HDL Cholesterol | Under 130 mg/dL | 130–159 | 160+ | All atherogenic particles combined |
What causes high cholesterol — and who is most at risk.
Cholesterol levels are influenced by both genetic factors and lifestyle choices. Understanding which factors are driving your elevated cholesterol helps your specialist design the most effective management plan.
How we manage high cholesterol at Apgujeong Hana Clinic.
Treatment for high cholesterol is always personalised. Your specialist considers your LDL level, your overall cardiovascular risk score, whether you have diabetes or hypertension and your willingness to make lifestyle changes before recommending a management plan.
Why treating high cholesterol protects your heart.
High LDL cholesterol contributes to atherosclerosis — the buildup of fatty plaques in artery walls. Over years and decades, this narrowing and hardening of arteries dramatically increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and peripheral artery disease. The process begins silently in your 30s and 40s, long before symptoms develop.
The good news is that lowering LDL cholesterol — whether through lifestyle changes or medication — is one of the most effective cardiovascular risk reduction strategies available. Each 1 mmol/L reduction in LDL cholesterol reduces major cardiovascular events by approximately 20–25%.
Cholesterol management in English — for expats in Seoul.
Whether you need your first lipid panel, are managing existing high cholesterol or want to continue medication you take at home — our English-speaking specialists provide seamless, personalised cholesterol care in Gangnam.
Your cholesterol consultation, step by step.
Your questions answered.
More questions about cholesterol? WhatsApp our English-friendly team at Apgujeong Hana Clinic.
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Get your cholesterol checked at Apgujeong Hana Clinic.
High cholesterol diagnosis and management in English — Apgujeong Hana Clinic, Gangnam Seoul. Full lipid panel. Cardiovascular risk assessment. Same-week appointments.