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Who would evaluate the two types of drugs(statins and cholesterol blocker) for a person with high cholesterol levels?

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Dr. Bennett Werner
Dr. Bennett Werneranswered
Cardiology 45 years experience
Primary care: Your family doctor, internist or cardiologist would be the one's to help. Difficult cases are sometimes seen by endocrinologists.
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