Cholesterol Explained
Understanding The Science, Significance, Tests, Management Options, and Controversies
by
Doctor Warrick, Karam Kostner
About the Book
Cholesterol Explained offers clear, compassionate, and science-based guidance to help readers understand cholesterol, interpret test results, and navigate treatment options - from medications to lifestyle changes - in a simple yet accurate way. Written by two leading Australian cardiologists, it dispels myths, clarifies controversies, and presents evidence in a practical, accessible style to support confident, personalised decision-making. Whether newly diagnosed, managing long-term risk, or seeking a deeper understanding of heart health, this grounded resource emphasizes precision, evidence-aligned care for every individual.
About the Author - Dr Warrick Bishop
Dr Warrick Bishop is a practising cardiologist, best-selling author and keynote speaker, whose 'why' is to help people live as well as possible for as long as possible.
He has a special interest in preventing heart attacks by using cardiac CT imaging, managing cholesterol, and paying attention to diet. He also supports patients through education as he believes that the best-educated patients receive the best healthcare. He enjoys a strong social media presence.
Dr Bishop is the author of the books Know Your Real Risk of Heart Attack, Have You Planned Your Heart Attack?, Atrial Fibrillation Explained, Cardiac Failure Explained, Cardiac Rehabilitation Explained, and 10 Commandments of Heart Health Explained. He is also the founder and CEO of the Healthy Heart Network.
About the Author - Dr Karam Kostner
Dr Karam Kostner is one of the most experienced lipidologists in Australia. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Queensland and Director of Cardiology at Mater Public and Private Hospitals in Brisbane.
He is also a director of Cholesterol Care Australia, a specialist cholesterol clinic and research facility in Brisbane, and a senior cardiologist with Heart of Australia, which delivers specialist healthcare services and testing to rural, remote, and indigenous communities across Queensland.
His current clinical interests are preventive cardiology and lipid disorders. His passion combines helping people with high cholesterol and investigating new therapies.
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Book Details
| ASIN | B0FRRP84F1 |
|---|---|
| Primary Author | Doctor Warrick |
| Co-Authors | Karam Kostner |
Reviews
Reviewed on 14th Jul 2026
Congratulations to you and Karam, it's an enormous undertaking and a substantial achievement!
I've just finished reading it. Congratulations to you and Karam, it's an enormous undertaking and a substantial achievement!
I found it exceptionally comprehensive for a public-facing book. I really enjoyed how it brought current clinical practice and the underlying science to life — accessible without being dumbed down, and still firmly grounded in what matters: prevention, imaging, individualised care, and honest conversations with patients. The breadth of the material is particularly impressive, as is the way the book moves from basic lipid biology through risk assessment, treatment, lifestyle, genetics and the more contentious areas without losing the general reader.
Again, congratulations on a very significant contribution.
Warm regards,
Evan
