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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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No, if your total cholesterol is less than 200 mg/dL, you generally do not need to worry too much about an increased risk of heart disease based on that cholesterol level alone. Here's a more detailed explanation: However, other factors also influence your overall heart disease risk, such as: ....
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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.