The need to get cholesterol levels less than 200
Posted by Charles Waisbren on April 28, 2023 at 8:23 AM
We know that high cholesterol is a significant risk factor for having a stroke or a heart attack. Particularly if you have a high calcium score on the ultra-fast CT of the heart, high cholesterol needs to be addressed. Either by diet or medication, you need to get your cholesterol levels less than 200.

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