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What Happens To Cholesterol?
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Next up is a discussion concerning the importance of cholesterol management and an explanation of potential risks related to high cholesterol. This is the time when the doctor should explain to you about good and bad cholesterol, signs and symptoms associated with heart disease, stroke, or other vascular problems, and give you an overall assessment of how “bad” your cholesterol really is.
Will more testing be recommended?
Most likely yes.
a. Basic testing If your cholesterol test was not a...
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