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  1. M

    My High Cholesterol blog/diary

    Excellent point. I had the particle size test and it was very helpful.
  2. M

    My High Cholesterol blog/diary

    First of all, I have members of my family who can beat 600 untreated, so don't feel too bad. :-) Second of all, it is almost impossible to get that much cholesterol through what you eat. You need to get more information from your doctor in order to treat this properly. What are your...
  3. M

    Should I switch from Lipitor to Zocor??

    Hi Pat, love the picture! It really depends on your lipid profile. Many people can get by with the cheaper Simvastatin. The goal is to get your LDL below 100, ideally down to 70. Simvastatin is not as strong as Lipitor, but you can get it in higher doses, up to 80mg i believe. So I would get...
  4. M

    Tissue versus Mechanical

    One thing to always keep in mind is your age. In a best case scenario, you'll get 20, maybe 25 years with a tissue valve. So if you're under 60, chances are you will have a second surgery in your lifetime. Many people, like myself, have valve stenosis due to high cholesterol; specifically...
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