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I had my cholestrol checked and found it is through the roof. it is in my family with my mom and her dad. is it still something to be concerned about?
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Yes it is: You seem to have a form of familial hyperlipidemia. You should get this address as soon as possible by your primary care physician to determine the best approach (lifestyle and dietary modification +/- medications). It will be more concerning if you have family members, especially first degree relatives, with cardiovascular disease (such as heart attack, stroke, and peripheral arterial disease).
Answered 1/22/2019
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Cardiologist: It is imperative that you see a cardiologist for evaluation of your lipid status and address the treatment, with drugs if appropriate.
Answered 1/22/2019
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Not necessarily : Most of the cholesterol in our bodies is made by us because chol. is an essential component of our cell walls, brains, building block for many hormones etc. Few doctors realize that chol. does NOT cause heart disease! As we age those with higher chol. levels live longer with less heart disease and strokes than those with low levels! See https://tinyurl.com/y8rars9k and http://tinyurl.com/axtab4d
Answered 3/16/2020
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