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hypercholesterolemia categorizing?Tx?

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doc2004
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02/10/04 - 12:43 PM

1st test = total cholesterol, if <200 test again in 5yr
if >200 do 2nd test=lipid fractions
Lipid fraction results=
1)LDL 130-159= Borderline-Tx=diet/exercise
2)LDL >130 + CAD; >160 + 2risks; >190= High risk- Tx=MEDS!!!

Okay I've checked many sources is tis right????

Thank you for your time- Doc2004

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