My husband has been one high cholestrol and high blood pressure meds for a long time his family history is not good his Father had a heart attach at the age fo 44. I think he needs to have a EKG or other test.... Please tell me if I am being to paranoid.
Thank You
Ms. Williams
Hi Mrs. Wms,
A EKG is not necessarily the next step, but discuss your options with his physician. If he has not had an expanded lipid profile I encourage you to discuss getting one with his physician. With his family history knowing his lipoprotein(a) and other more comprehensive lab values will give you a better understanding of his heart health situation and appropriate treatment steps.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
Be Heart Healthy and Lose Weight
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