My father has high cholesterol and diabetes. Is he at a higher risk of heart attack? What tests should he take?

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Bishwajeet Singh

Senior Seo Expert11 January 2025 at 16:25

Yes. Your father is at higher risk of a heart attack. High cholesterol can lead to the buildup of plaque in arteries and damaging blood vessels. Recommended tests are lipid tests, HbA1c, Electrocardiogram, Echocardiogram, Stress test and Coronary Calcium Score. You can book your appointment through our platform asap.

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