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> Current thinking is the body repairs that damage with clots and cholesterol does this imply that if there's very little damage (due to inflammation or substa

> Current thinking is the body repairs that damage with clots and cholesterol does this imply that if there's very little damage (due to inflammation or substance abuse) elevated cholesterol doesn't really matter?

doctorCoder 12y ago
Damage accumulates with normal wear and tear, giving more chances for atherosclerosis to form. Cholesterol matters in otherwise healthy patients particularly as they age.