Cholesterol & Keto Separating Fact from Fiction

Discover the latest insights on cholesterol and its impact on health in our new KZbin video! We explore the importance of assessing atherosclerosis beyond just cholesterol levels and delve into the ongoing debate around low-carb and ketogenic diets. Join us as we discuss personalized cholesterol management, recent research findings, and the potential benefits of ketogenic diets, including their anti-inflammatory effects and ability to enter ketosis for energy. Plus, we address common concerns, such as constipation on low-carb diets, and offer practical solutions for optimal health. Don't miss out on this informative discussion led by experts in the field!
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[@juliesaadwellness]

I love Dr. Westman’s videos. Those of us tuning in are now part of the health revolution.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

Dr. Westman is the " new breed" of medical care - _prevention_ . 👌

[@qunnahanderson3656]

I have noticed every time I start one of your videos I get to watch an ad for a weight lost drug. How amazing is this? I eat real foods. Thank you Dr. Westman for opening my eyes to what real foods can do for me!

[@ActivateMission2ThisTimeline]

Dr, please do a review of this video on seed oils. I know your theory on these but this is Data driven that they could be a issue. Thanks! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6mmo2ajq6t2fq8si=iLVqNT7YUMjSFngf

[@kaelhill499]

I thought it was just me!!! I get the same weight loss ads as well!

[@steponroach]

spotify hosts his podcast. Pay youtube premium for commercial free access. better than netflix.

[@qunnahanderson3656]

@@kjolie123 Just found it interesting that youtube knows I am interested in weight loss. I don't get diet drug ads on any other videos I watch. Just on Doctor Westman videos.

[@JoanneMartin-d3b]

I don't think he has any control over the commercials. Have a good day

[@cattleprods911]

Nice video, someone needs to write a book “Statin Pimps, Hustlers, and Pushers…A Medical Review”

[@kathleenwilliams2148]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Started keto 8 months ago. Read your Carb book and it was wonderful. Just had my annual physical. So discouraging that mainstream doctors try to scare us so badly. Cholesterol was 248; HDL 121; LDL 121; triglycerides 46. Doctor freaked and wanted me to go to a lipid specialist: instead, based on your recommendation in another video, I asked him to refer me for a CAC scan. Results: 0. I’m a 75 year old female that exercises daily and maintains a healthy lifestyle. This video was so reassuring to hear!

[@njsongwriter]

I had a CAC score done in January 2023. My score was 305. I am 77 years old. I occasionally was experiencing angina even prior to the CAC test. However, it was not while under exersion but only while at rest usually in bed. I took nattokinase for 10 months and didn't experience any improvement. I was taking 4,000 FUs a day. Then I found a PubMed study that was a year long and had 1,062 participants. It indicated that there was a significant reduction in plaque after taking 10,800 FUs of nattokinase daily. So I increased my dosage and added vitamin K2 MK7 and made an effort to walk 5,000 steps a day. Since doing that since November 15th, 2023 I've only had two angina episodes in the past (almost) four months, today being March 11th. I think that's encouraging. I eat a ketovore diet. No grains, no starches no refined foods or seed oils. Mostly meat. Limited dairy. My triglycerides to HDL ratio was 1.0 with both at 70 mg/dL My LDL was 156 and I don't care. I take zero pharmaceuticals.

[@chrisminifie219]

Well done. I don’t think you are going to lay down any more plaque, so not taking medication is a good idea. My score is 420, but I passed a stress test and never get any symptoms. So no meds for me either

[@Alecmcq]

I have LDL at 450, and very happy about it. Protective against All Cause Mortality.

[@jeff911rn99]

450 on a low carb-anti-inflammatory diet would be fine with me too. :)

[@UnknownUser-sc6jx]

My total cholesterol is 400 but my HDL is about 100. zero CAC.

[@robyn3349]

Thank you, Dr. Westman, for insisting on proper science. My CAC is 17, what the heck? That is after 65 years of SAD. I took the statin, the side effects were horrible!

[@wendyscott8425]

On a keto diet for a couple of years now, and my cholesterol is 348 and triglycerides 75. At my last checkup, my doctor mentioned my cholesterol was high, and I immediately said, "I'm not concerned with my cholesterol," and he responded, "That's fine, it's up to you." He had also recommended a low-carb diet. I was kinda shocked, really. I might have had a different conversation with my former doctor. This was at Kaiser, btw. Perhaps they're seeing the light over there.

[@chrisminifie219]

That me and my cardiologist. My LDL is 282, HDL 101, and trigs 53. Pleasantly surprising that he accepted my decision despite high LDL, based on the other good numbers

[@wendyscott8425]

@@chrisminifie219 Interesting! I thought my doctor was unusual, but perhaps the message is finally getting through after all.

[@LakeOuachita]

Doctors told my mom back in 2010, after age 65, they don't worry about high cholesterol levels! Why do they bug us geezers on Keto to take statins? Sheesh! I refuse all meds! Near ideal BMI...possibly a LMHR...whoo hoo!

[@wendyscott8425]

@@LakeOuachita Good for you!

[@colleensproul5738]

Your voice is critical and necessary, Dr. Westman, especially in an environment that is currently filled with people with a platform who may be well intended, but not necessarily reflecting advice grounded in (good or poor/bad) research. Thank you for sharing the facts that you are aware of, and reflecting an understanding of the market forces that are at play with regard to management of cholesterol. Frankly, I am exhausted from the time spent getting frequent lipid testing and unnecessary office followup, and pressure to take a statin, which ends up being the only focus of every annual exam , without any evidence of metabolic disorder or evaluation for heart disease

[@timshel011]

Me too...

[@KaapiGlen0ra]

My HDL is 106, and I am so glad to hear that it isn’t dangerous. I have heard that having high HDL greater than 90 is an indication of heart disease. Thank you Dr. Westman for this clarification.

[@TeeAnn]

I think you mean LDL

[@KaapiGlen0ra]

@@TeeAnnNo, I meant HDL. My LDL was 330, after increasing carbs it came down to 280. But my HDL still remained at 106.

[@UnknownUser-sc6jx]

​@@KaapiGlen0rahigh HDL is good unless it's from medical interventions, drugs that increase HDL are bad

[@KaapiGlen0ra]

@@UnknownUser-sc6jxThank you! That’s good to know. I am not on any medications 🙂

[@joyceelmer131]

Last year my LDL was 112. The doc was upset that it was too high. Tried to tell her that there no is such thing as a too high HDL. SMH. She disagreed.

[@JoelDenley]

Well done Dr. Westman!

[@mclucky7086]

I recall reading of research from Scotland and Belgium over an extended number of years showed that people with high cholesterol had less deaths from Heart issues, Cancer, Memory loss etc. These people in their seventies and older showed remarkable good health. It was not a recent study. Maybe late 1990's or thereabouts.

[@SeaStarGazer1111]

Dr. Westman my LDL is/was 125. My GP at the time mentioned Statin. I refused. My HDL is 62. My Trigly is 31 & Tot Chol 195-201. I’ve had 2 CCTA’s w contrast within last 6 years both are ZERO blockages. Thank you for your very informative videos.

[@stuarthayner]

Love the book and All the references ! So I throw it at doctors all the time. Tell them to show me where it’s wrong.!🤣💘

[@danaeleven2002]

Where did you get the book? I can't find it on his website or Amazon.

[@jpowley2691]

❤LOVED this presentation! Dr Westman, can you please discuss any effects a ketogenic diet has on Alzheimer’s prevention? Thanks so much!

[@timlowery7156]

Great info Doc. I love to hear the how's and why's in research.

[@dogphlap6749]

Dr Westman says "I want proof that it's harmfull" (referring to high LDL at 51:59). I also want proof that a high LDL is harmful, in the absence of that proof I'll refrain from making attempts to lower my LDL.

[@joynelson559]

I always learn something new and helpful from Dr. Westman

[@AdaptYourLife]

Glad to hear it!

[@johnalice2657]

Here in Phoenix, lifeline screening was $171, CAC was $85. Well worth it. Of course, not covered by insurance. Doc W is the greatest.

[@fiddlerJohn]

Great info. Thanks.

[@AdaptYourLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tonya0220]

I can totally relate to the Oreo cookie test. Every time I’m eating low carb/Keto, my total cholesterol and LDL go sky high. I add carbs back in and they go way down. So, I don’t worry about it anymore. I feel much better when eating low carb.

[@kathleenpimentel9218]

My Mom was told she had to go on statins. She developed muscle pain and gout. Later she was told her kidneys were in trouble. One day after her appointment at the doctor she arrived home and when she came out of the car she collapsed. At the hospital they couldn't figure out what was wrong with her and she declined further and put her o. Dialysis. In the end she ended up in ICU and passed at age 68. She took Lipitor and Baycal statin. 2002. RIP💞 Cholesterol is Not a disease.

[@Medeski-Medieval]

This has been my favorite and most detailed explanation on LDL cholesterol yet. Nice work.

[@annettefowler4704]

I am a diabétique type 2 since 1997. Octobre 2023 my cac score is 0. 2 weeks ago my blood tests were ok apart my ldl was 1g96. I am 69 years old. Thank you so much for this video ❤

[@LakeOuachita]

Great video...absolutely despise the Jardience meds commercials that are attached to these! 😂😂

[@wxdave5448]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. I just ordered a copy of Ketogenic (not cheap!). But I’ve been in the healthcare world since 1989 so I should be able to learn from it.

[@khill6510]

Wonderful video as always. Thank you for putting this together.

[@victoriar9728]

great video , thank you Doctor.

[@ScottWorthington]

Thank you, Dr. Westman. Always informative. Always interesting.

[@batnerful]

Another great video

[@cmfernandez9283]

For the second time in my life on a Keto diet, my HDL has fallen below "healthy" levels. I am not panicking because all of my other metabolic markers have improved dramatically. I'm just curious why my HDL drops from 45 to 38 when my health is improving. All the cholesterol discussions on Keto channels spend time debunking LDL fear mongering, but I can't find anything about raising HDL for those whose HDL drops on ketogenic diets. Is low HDL something I have to worry about?

[@categ6394]

I'm a tad muddled. Does the presence of plaque indicate CVD? Or does an event have to happen? TYIA

[@joyceelmer131]

David Wesley has You Tube Virtual videos. He’s a one man choir. I encourage everyone to take a look. He’s very good.i know this was off topic, but you mentioned virtual choirs. He does hymns. Whether you’re Christian or not. Very enjoyable. Thank you Dr Westman for all your great videos.

[@MsLeenite]

Thank you, Doctor.

[@sheilacunningham7818]

Thank you for this , we are trying to see why our dr wants my husband back on statin , and we are doing our on research . You have to enlighten us a lot . Have you ever heard of a muga scan I would love to hear you talk about this . We both are carnivores my husband has reversed his diabetes. He now has A1C 5.6 from 9.

[@annebeck2208]

Thank you Dr. Westman!!! The moment I want to give up on all the Dr.s....You remind me there really are wonderful Dr.s!!!!! I think the whole cholesterol thing is based on the lie that meat is bad and plants are good. But our whole digestion is designed for meat and therefore designed for fat and cholesterol. If my poor mother had only known this (if the medical field had not been duped) her life would have gone so much better, she never would have had the muscle weakness from the Statins. But as Hitler said: "Tell a big enough lie long enough and loud enough and people will believe it." We have to stop the cholesterol lie! We need Cholesterol, especially women need it! Also just listened to The "WORST Food That Feeds Dementia" a medical professor talk about how insulin could be causing Alzhiemers because it keeps the body busy trying to regulate it and the body can't fight the EsptienBar virus that could be the cause of Alzheimers...another reason to cut the carbs and eat the meat/fat!.

[@picturesLondon]

Thanks so much for this video. Did Keto for 2 years change my life but still craving carbs often constipation needed carbs like bread to keep it away, heathy fibre added no effect now experimenting with Carnivore and little fermented dairy( quality cheese kefir) easy pass stool now still hard but easy pass and everyday. No carb craving at all. I am amazed.

[@my-yt-inputs2580]

I have that book saved in my shopping list on Amazon. Still a bit high $$$$ for my liking but it appears to be getting cheaper.

[@CvoreAthlete]

Why arent you convinced seed oils are bad? What about the oxidation, inflammation they cause? We need animal fats not toxic waste

[@mattfisano]

I truly believe seed oils are bad. Maybe not olive/avocado oil since it’s the oil from the flesh of the vegetable.

[@margomoore4527]

Olive and avocado are not vegetables! They are fruits! And these oils-especially olive oil-have been used for thousands of years with no problems! Just don’t use olive oil in a frying pan-it has a low smoke point-it turns into a trans fat. Believe me, I wish it weren’t so. Now I use beef tallow, lard, or butter/ghee. If you prefer to avoid animal products, EV coconut oil is probably your best bet.

[@CvoreAthlete]

@@margomoore4527 that's fine but Dr. K Has said seed oils are fine too.

[@margomoore4527]

CVoreAthlete, then there’s something the great man doesn’t know! Most keto doctors now say seed oils are toxic. I don’t need to elaborate the reasons: the scientists have already done a great job of that! Dr Lustig might be sufficiently credible to convince you, not to mention lesser lights such as Dr. Ken Berry, Dr. Rob Cywes, Dr. Anthony Chaffee, and chiro Dr. Sten Ekberg. If they can’t convince you, your dad probably works for the FDA or some such. I’ve noticed Dr. Westman is not usually the first to embrace new knowledge. That conservatism may have its place, but not acknowledging the toxicity of seed oils is really a very odd stance: are you sure about his stance on this?

[@Carnivore_In_The_Six]

Are we not born in a state of Ketosis? Then how is that bad?

[@dacisky]

Wonderful deep dive,thanks so much. I'm a lean m,ass hyper responder,the more weight I loose the higher my LDL goes. Doctors are going ballistic. I look forward to the final results of this in Dec,that's for sure. I'm so sick of the statin lectures,I could puke through my nose. That being said,I have followed you for years and your videos changed my life,so thank you so much. 20 years on hflc and it's mostly your fault,although IBS did help.😀

[@aztonyusa]

So, is Dr. Westman saying, someone like myself, who has had a triple bypass, we should take a statin? From the videos I've seen on statin research as secondary treatment it only extends a person's life by 4 days. IMO, with all the side effects of a statin it's not work taking it.

[@Shedly81]

Is Carnivore diet ok if I have a CAC score of 113 and some left side carotid artery blockage as found by a carotid artery scan? Currently taking 10 mg of Crestor for the plaque/blockage - but I have never had a high LDL score, but haven’t checked blood work since being on Carnivore for 6 months now….

[@njsongwriter]

My LDL is 156. My CAC score was 305 over a year ago. My diet is mostly carnivore. I take zero meds. I'm 77. I take about 11,000 FUs daily of nattokinase along with K2 MK7 and a few other things.

[@scottdanielson4816]

Does Crestor even work for plaque removal?

[@stevekelly7488]

What is the cost of a CCTA as compared to a colonoscopy? Why does insurance cover colonoscopy but not CCTAs?

[@anniake8578]

My hubs had his 1st heart attack at 33( the widowmaker) they put in a stent and put him on statin. He had his 2nd heart attack at 44( again, the widowmaker) another stent still on a statin. He now at 56 wants to go keto and stop taking the statin. His cardiologist won't give the order for a CAC which we can get done free but not without an order. What are your thoughts on statins for heart attack patients.

[@downhill64]

Well what ever you have been doing so far isn't working for your hubby, so you need to change something, you need to realize your sad diet has been slowing killing your husband

[@anniake8578]

@@downhill64 I realized that years ago when I started keto. He is just now coming around

[@jimmobley533]

In Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls, 1940, two characters discuss potatoes being the cause of weight gain. Early Keto advocates.

[@BaconOfHealth]

Do you address chronic stress in that ketogenic book?

[@amynoel6124]

How about lack of proper nutrition for the break down of the artery walls, like collagen to maintain the elasticity of artery

[@scottdanielson4816]

What good does it do to get a CAC score if there is no way to lower it?

[@CoachRec]

Good question - if there was something to change it, then why have it? Does a statin change it? I'd love to see this question addressed, as I thought the same thing.

[@Moyodsreds]

I once got my cholesterol down to 110, tryglicerides down to 79 ( from 700!!!) and the doc I had wanted me to still take a statin!! Was furious

[@Miss_Michael4784]

Watching these videos is very interesting. I am one of the persons that has low LDL (98) and low HDL (44). I am told that I need to eat more foods that will raise my HDL. I wonder if there really is such a thing as too low cholesterol. I am learning about the diets, just to find out what they are. I had lowered my calorie intake along with increased exercise to drop from 190 to 160 pounds. My weight rose to 190 pounds after breaking both wrists. Limiting myself to 1 can of pop and 1 candy bar per day may also have helped. I may be using a modified keto diet without knowing what a keto diet is, as I lost my sugar bowl years ago and do not add sugar to any of my food. Michelle

[@annettefowler4704]

I am low carb diet some times i switch to carnivoire

[@trixieknits]

Yes for milk if magnesia! Cheap and effective. I told my dad to use that instead of what his doctor told him.

[@chrisminifie219]

I take it that if someone has a positive CAC score or a positive angiogram then you think a statin should be considered. What about if the patient is willing to make radical changes to their diet and lifestyle? Isn’t that a better approach to managing the risk?

[@kaychesnut2898]

Really love geeking out on nutrition.

[@cheachung]

One week on carnivore and i am fairly lean. Must remember to eat Oreo cookie before going to the cardiologist 😂

[@annettefowler4704]

No processed food

[@MultiMoomoo2]

I have been watching these vids due to having ibs-c, was diagnosed about 10yrs ago but has started getting worse recently. Have never been given advice on how to manage it, i just have laxido sachets i drink when it gets bad. I do eat a lot of carbs, bread being my biggest downfall. When working long hrs sometimes, its easier to just grab a quick sandwich rather then eating a proper meal. I have started trying to eat more red meat but its so expensive, especially in the UK and a lot of the European countries with all the stuff thats going on with the farmers at the moment and the meat tax due to supposed climate change and net zero policies. Would like to find more info on how people on a low budget can sustain moving to one of these sort of diets

[@sheaview8427]

I had a stroke, so a statin in the only protection I have with a daily aspirin according to my neurologist. I've lost 57 pounds on ketovore, and I have an A1c of 4.7. I also do not have hypertension, so my high triglycerides were blamed for my stroke.

[@joanneedwards6866]

Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou Dr. 18 months ago l had a double coronary artery bypass. Last year my cardiologist wanted me to take the repatha injection because l wasn’t taking the statins so well ( they really don’t agree with me ). When l left his office and looked into the injection l knew it wasn’t for me l have 5 autoimmune issues so why would l bombard myself with a mystery antibody. I refused to take the statins and got my ldl down to 3 total cholesterol 5 . Without drugs just diet and excersise. Doc said, “well done but not enough”. Now pushing an mRNA injection which l still refuse. I am seeing him again in 3months and if he is still trying to push his jabs l will get up and walkout God help me.

[@heatherknowles3124]

I just got that book. Cost 157$ in Canada It is in queue to read. I am currently reading the big fat surprise and next is the cholesterol con

[@bonniebeenken9207]

Anyone know where to find links to the reports Dr. Eric Westman mentions in this video? TIA

[@LakeOuachita]

NIH website?

[@JoanneMartin-d3b]

I dont understand wgmhy anyobe would get these tests if they cant be made better

[@Statinstories]

If one has "normal" LDLs of say 125 at age 45-50, and then has LDL of 190 or even higher at age 69, could this be Familial Hypercholesterolemia?

[@celestesaunders2858]

Can you give full title an authors of the book you've shown. Full title blurred out

[@hopehall-sanchez1913]

I love 💕 this video ❤ great info

[@michaelcariello6233]

Remember, most carbs are toxic to humans. Fats are not toxic (seed oils aside). That’s why a keto diet is always superior to a Low Fat diet.

[@mjcc1242]

Can you do keto if you have gallstones ?

[@techadsr]

Wouldn't it be interesting IF critics of the LMHR lipid energy model said they need to do a cross over phase and put LMHR people on high carb low fat diet. Who would challenge that as unethical?

[@kk-gM98]

Love your videos

[@danaeleven2002]

Where can I get the book you are mentioning?

[@cheryl-annlee9491]

Did anyone get a stent, and after going keto stop plavix?

[@judyfreeman5193]

If your cholesterol drops when you eat oreo cookies then am i the only one who sees the problem there?

[@jazzpianoman9925]

I get a Jardiance commercial

[@fredsmit3481]

Doc, I recommend that you talk about the differences between low carb diets and real keto diets where the body produces at least .5 mmol/L of ketones. You should separate fact from keto fiction.

[@oliviarichards4882]

I had labs done my cholesterol is 214 HDL Is 67. LDL is 135. He said my LDL & HDL is high . SAID stop the full fat dairy & fatty meats. Said eat skinless chicken breast, fish & low fat dairy. What are your thoughts on this please.

[@gregoriokakilala5734]

What’s ur Triglycerides?

[@laurengianna9944]

Only thing that matters is low triglycerides and good HDL.

[@juliesaadwellness]

I quickly Googled and found a study published in 1991 where they used 240 as the cutoff numbers for high LDL. They keep lowering the upper limit to try to push statins on everyone.

[@dibowman2415]

I was told the same by my physician due to very high LDL, low triglycerides, high HDL. Didn’t want a statin so I changed diet to those low fat foods, no sugars etc but cravings with hunger jumped. So dropped dairy, egg yolks and ate grass fed beef cuts which have lower fat. That stopped those craving hunger signals.

[@oliviarichards4882]

Triglycerides 60

[@Irisgomesjmjfaith]

My triglycerides have been increasing along with ldl. I'm going through a lot of stress at the moment. This apart from the fact that after taking the second vaccine dose , I began to feel very run down. I have a history of childhood and adult gout. My doctor has now asked for a screening for an autoimmune disease. Im on the keto diet. When can I hope to see a difference? I have lost weight. I wasn't morbidly obese or anything, just slightly overweight. Im worried about my trigs increasing over my hdl.

[@barbmyers9669]

My opinion only, if you were losing weight the lipid panel would measure the body fat release. Be weight stable before having any additional lipids tested.

[@Irisgomesjmjfaith]

​@@barbmyers9669 thank you.

[@Irisgomesjmjfaith]

Thank you. I just watched a couple of low carb videos that confirmed what you said. I feel relieved. It's only a matter of time and perseverance now.❤

[@UnknownUser-sc6jx]

​@@Irisgomesjmjfaithcoffee effects triglycerides so can to much protein, pack of sleep and stress.

[@charleswilson4598]

There are all kinds of opinions by all kinds of "qualified" experts about cholesterol. There are some who saythe importance of cholesterol levels especially LDL, while not insignificant, is highly exaggerated. While most cardiologists believe that LDL is an important marker of heart health. So who are we supposed to believe? Before the internet it was easy. You just went to your doc and whatever he told you you would usually believe.

[@cherylreed4377]

My Dr freaked out!!! Mine was high and she said I must take repatha 😢I also have hbp which is controlled with meds - my hdl and triglycerides were 75/77 and my glucose and a1c were fine I said I'm doing keto thinking that will help her understand the high ldl but no she said well its not working for ya 😮 then I said what about the hdl trig she said oh yeah they are great but it's the ldl that's gonna kill you with a heart attack - low carb always helps the hdl/trig- whatever Dr!!!

[@AceRamone]

That book is $100 !!!

[@tracythompson1692]

My dad died as a result of a heart cath

[@cameronolsen916]

Proud geek

[@shaunfreer6624]

check joe rogan podcast with dr aseem malhotra about statins

[@mauriglisson6954]

You look a little younger with every video.

[@bradcarlson9411]

Derp

[@ActivateMission2ThisTimeline]

Cholesterol=B00GYMAN😮😢😮

[@rawmilkmike]

You leave out the side effects of the statin. You may have a slight decrease in risk of death, but at what cost? Is it really worth turning yourself into a vegetable in a wheelchair? And that's if it doesn't cause diabetes. This study that shows this slight decrease in risk is done by the manufacturer of this lucrative drug. This reduction in risk does not play out in real life.

[@normameyers4904]

You should not use that weird filter for the background on your videos. It’s awful.

[@huitrecouture]

Well I'm a Nutritarian vegan but can point to Dr Gabriel Cousens who wrote years ago that he felt an LDL of at least 159 was important to health. And yes ketosis in 2 days and my net carbs are under 50 even eating all nutrient dense vegetables, 1 cup berries and a little tofu or beans or protein powder. Maybe an egg a month. Can't stomach the dead animal meats ugh.

[@johndick5887]

Thank You. I had to find a new cardiologist because my old cardiologist insisted cholesterol had to be controlled...and statins must be taken....forever.

[@johndick5887]

I changed cardiologist because my former doctor insisted cholesterol management must be done.