Somerville Medical Centre

69 Gorsey Lane, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH44 4AA

Telephone: 0151 638 9333

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Cholesterol Advice

 You may have been directed to this page as you have recently had a blood test which has indicated your cholesterol level is raised. 
Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid) made by your body and found in some foods. It is essential for good health and is found in every cell in your body. 

High cholesterol can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, such as heart disease and stroke. This is because it can cause fatty deposits (known as plaques) to build up inside your arteries. Over time, these make your arteries narrower, restricting the flow of blood to important organs.

If the surface of one of the plaques in your arteries breaks or bursts, it can cause a blood clot. This can completely block the blood supply to part of your heart (causing a heart attack), or brain (causing a stroke). 

 

 Please see the following links for information regarding cholesterol:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/high-cholesterol/

http://heartuk.org.uk/health-and-high-cholesterol

https://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-health/risk-factors/high-cholesterol

Opening Times

  • Monday
    08:00am to 06:30pm
    Appointments are available on a Monday evening with our GP - please book these with Reception.
  • Tuesday
    08:00am to 06:30pm
  • Wednesday
    08:00am to 06:30pm
    Early Appointments are available on a Wednesday Morning with our Practice Nurse and HCA - please book these with Reception.
  • Thursday
    08:00am to 06:30pm
  • Friday
    08:00am to 06:30pm
  • Saturday
    CLOSED
  • Sunday
    CLOSED
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