High Cholesterol (cont.)
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- High Cholesterol Overview
- High Cholesterol Causes
- High Cholesterol Symptoms
- Exams and Tests
- High Cholesterol Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
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Next Steps
Follow-up
- Your lipid profile will be rechecked, depending on how you approach your high cholesterol.
- If you are changing your diet, a recheck may be done in 3 months.
- If your doctor prescribes medications, your profile may be checked in 6-12 weeks. For some medications, your doctor will also use a blood test to monitor your liver function because there is some risk for liver problems.
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