The aim is to reduce risk with a plan that is effective, well tolerated and tailored to you. Some people need lifestyle change alone, others benefit from medication, and a few have an inherited condition that calls for closer attention. Getting the balance right, and reviewing it over time, is where specialist care makes a difference. At the Devonshire Street clinic in London, cholesterol care is led by Professor Michael Henein, a Professor of Cardiology whose clinical and imaging expertise is recognised internationally. Because he can also assess the arteries directly where needed using ultrasound and CT scanning, cholesterol treatment can be guided by what is actually happening in the heart and circulation, not by blood results alone.
Who benefits from a cholesterol management clinic?
The clinic suits people with raised cholesterol, those with a family history of high cholesterol or early heart disease, and anyone who has struggled with treatment or side effects elsewhere. It is also valuable for people who have had a cardiac event and need their cholesterol controlled tightly, and for those unsure whether they need treatment at all. Patients from London, other UK cities and abroad.
What to expect on the day
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A detailed review of your history, lifestyle, family history and recent cholesterol results.
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Assessment of your overall cardiovascular risk, with direct arterial imaging such as a coronary calcium score where it will help.
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Professor Henein explains your lipid profile and risk, and discusses treatment options including lifestyle and medication.
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You leave with a clear, personalised plan, with follow-up arranged to check progress.
What is included
A plan typically covers diet, activity, weight and, where appropriate, medication, with regular monitoring to confirm that cholesterol is well controlled. Where risk is uncertain, imaging can refine the plan and help decide whether treatment is needed. The level of assessment is chosen for you.
Why choose Professor Henein for cholesterol management
Cholesterol is best managed by a cardiologist who understands its role in the wider picture of heart disease and can measure risk directly. Professor Henein is a Consultant Cardiologist and Professor of Cardiology with internationally recognised clinical and imaging expertise and an active academic role, with hundreds of scientific publications in International journals, many of them in the field of atherosclerosis.
Because he manages the complete patient journey from assessment through ongoing care, your cholesterol is managed and reviewed by the same expert over time.
Common questions about the cholesterol management clinic
Is high cholesterol always treated with medication?
No. Some people need lifestyle change alone, while others benefit from medication. The plan depends on your full lipid profile and overall risk.
What does a cholesterol assessment include?
It reviews your full lipid profile and cardiovascular risk, and considers any inherited tendency to high cholesterol, with imaging where helpful.
Do I need to fast before cholesterol tests?
Fasting blood tests may be advised beforehand. You will be told in advance if this applies.
How is progress monitored?
Your cholesterol is checked at intervals to confirm it is well controlled, and the plan is adjusted as needed.
Can I be treated if statins have caused side effects?
Yes. Where a previous treatment has not suited you, the plan can be adjusted, and alternatives considered, so that your cholesterol is controlled in a way you can tolerate.
Book a cholesterol management appointment
To arrange a cholesterol management appointment with Professor Michael Henein, contact the clinic at 16 Devonshire Street, London W1G 7AF, in the heart of the Harley Street medical district. Appointments are available to patients from London, other UK cities and abroad. To book, call +44 20 7228 8546 or email hayley.gibbs@hcaconsultant.co.uk, or use the booking button on this page to request an appointment. Professor Henein oversees each stage of your care, from your first appointment through any imaging, diagnosis and treatment, so your heart is looked after by one experienced consultant throughout.