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You exercise and eat right: why do you still have high cholesterol? Show summary
A patient with a family history of coronary artery disease exercises regularly and maintains a good diet. A cardiologist measures the patient's cholesterol levels, which are found to be very high despite the patient's good habits. The doctor prescribes a statin which lowers the patient's cholesterol and successfully prevents cardiac issues.
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Should everyone with high cholesterol be on statins? (high cholesterol)
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When do you need surgery for peripheral arterial disease? (peripheral artery disease)
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How do we treat a severely scarred heart?
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What does heart failure look like? (congestive heart failure)
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What's the difference between early- and late-stage amyloidosis? (congestive heart failure)
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What's the role of family history in heart disease? (coronary artery disease)
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How hard is it to see coronary artery disease? (coronary artery disease)
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Do miracles happen? (shortness of breath)
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How could a doctor overlook gangrene? (coronary artery disease)
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What can happen if you ignore heart symptoms? (heart muscle damage)
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Can you go too far in advocating for a loved one? (myocardial infarction)
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Is your fatigue caused by a heart problem? (myocardial infarction)
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How narrow is the treatment window for a heart attack? (myocardial infarction)
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Background information

What is high cholesterol? (high cholesterol)
What do your cholesterol levels mean? (high cholesterol)
Are statins beneficial? (high cholesterol)
What is plaque? (high cholesterol)