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Cholesterol Test
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At A Glance
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Why get tested?To screen for risk of developing heart diseaseWhen to get tested?If you already know you have heart disease (angina, heart attack)
If there is a family history of high cholesterol, or of heart disease at an early age
If you have risk factors which put you at an increased chance of developing heart disease, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or you are a smoker
If you are taking drugs to lower your cholesterol levelSample required?A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm or a finger
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This page was last modified on January 26, 2009 |
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