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Question about cholesterol and triglycerides: confusing

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: May 15, 2023 | Replies (17)
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@mayoconnectuser1

John,

I am shocked that any PCP would not fully understand the need and interpretation, at least annually, of a basic lipid panel - it is the most basic of the basics. I have never had a conversation with a physician - of any kind - who did not understand this basic information.

I'll note, again, the absolute need for anyone with any sort of heart disease to ensure they obtain an advanced lipid panel - sometimes called a Cardio IQ panel by one of the labs. It is essential for understanding the basics of anyone's situation.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Nov 25, 2022

In defense of my PCP, I do get a new resident every 2 years due to being a patient at a local Mayo Family Health Clinic. I've always been labeled pre-diabetic and the focus was on the good, the bad and the ugly numbers with HDL, LDL and A1C without much explanation other than it's OK, not OK, too high until I started asking questions and not wanting to take statins to lower my cholesterol due to already having neuropathy. That's why I joined the Patient Revolution - https://patientrevolution.org/visit-tools 🙃

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