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High cholesterol risk assessment

Dr. Joshi, for someone with high cholesterol, would you recommend additional cardiovascular risk assessments such as an Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) test, Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] testing, and a coronary calcium scan (CAC test)?

Yes . We definitely recommend the blood test and CAC score if you are around 35 yrs of age or family history .

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