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Dr. Kang

Dr. Kang

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Cardiologist
posted 01/27/2009, comments (2)

Familial Hypercholesterolemia: It’s Not All Your Fault

In our country we are quick to blame our Western diet and lack of exercise as the main cause of high cholesterol.  I suppose that by doing so, it gives us some hope that we can change our cholesterol levels by sheer will power and thus reduce our risk of heart disease. We have the sense then that high cholesterol is something that we can... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Kang

Dr. Kang

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Cardiologist
posted 12/11/2008, comments (0)

Can Tomato Ketchup Prevent a Heart Attack?

Americans love to eat tomatoes.  In fact, an average American consumes about 17lbs of fresh tomatoes annually and over 60lbs of processed tomatoes such as in tomato sauce and ketchup.  Tomatoes are a rich source of essential nutrients such as vitamins A, C, E, and folate.  In addition to these vitamins, tomatoes are also rich in a... Read moreChevron
paymark64

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Single, NYC, living w/ High Cholesterol, High BP, Diebetes, AIDS
posted 12/07/2008, comments (24)

Has anyone had Triglyceride numbers like mine? (1909) please help

NEED HELP!!!          How do i , as rapidly as possible, lower this scary number for my triglyceride levels at 1909.   I just got the numbers on Friday and as I was leaving my doctor said I should look out for symptoms of pancreatitis OVER THE WEEKEND!  Freaked me out, and i DID have a bad headache... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Kang

Dr. Kang

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Cardiologist
posted 08/05/2008, comment (1)

High Cholesterol and Alzheimer's Disease: Is There a Connection?

Alzheimer's disease is the most common neurodegenerative cause of dementia in the elderly population that involves a breakdown of normal brain cells.  It affects 25 million people worldwide and is the 4th leading cause of death in industrialized nations like the US. Sadly this disease is only increasing as our population including the baby... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Kang

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Cardiologist
posted 07/01/2008, comments (0)

Cholesterol and Your Kidneys: A Fatal Connection

Chronic kidney disease in itself has been found to be an independent predictor for the development of heart disease and is associated with an overall poorer prognosis. This effect occurs throughout the entire spectrum of kidney failure ranging from those with mild kidney disease to even those who have had successful kidney transplants.  In... Read moreChevron
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This video animation shows how cholesterol behaves in the blood stream. Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells.

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