How important are cholesterol levels?
How important are cholesterol levels?
Cholesterol levels are important to monitor in people with coronary disease, but aren't the only risk factors. HealthMaker Jeff Olgin, MD, a cardiologist at UCSF, describes the role of cholesterol related to heart disease in this video.
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