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What are the Consequences of High Cholesterol?
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What Is Cholesterol and What Are the Types?
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Controlling Cholesterol Counts
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How Can Cholesterol Management Help Prevent Heart Disease in Women?
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Special considerations
Pregnancy is usually associated with high cholesterol. Removal of the ovaries may also increase cholesterol levels.
References
Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults. Executive Summary of The Third Report of The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, And Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol In Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III). JAMA. 2001 May 16;285(19):2486-97.
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Reviewer Info: Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, FACC, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 06/13/2007 |
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