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Do we have a procedure for reducing bad cholesterol ?surgical or medications?

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Medications: Diet, weight loss, and exercise can improve cholesterol levels. Medications are usually effective. There is no surgical procedure for high cholesterol. For severe forms of high cholesterol, specialized filtration is available.

Dr Chilakapati agreed

Answered 11/10/2013

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