Last time I had my cholesterol done it was 225. Dr. Hibberd's answer: Yes, high cholesterol is a familial disorder and does have a genetic component. Your height and weight do not factor into your cholesterol levels, but they do factor into your cardiac, stroke, and vascular risks.
As Seen in the Series. At Mercy Streetâs Mansion House Union Hospital major surgical procedures of the Civil War are performed. Amputations are emphasized, as it was the most common major operation. The step-by-step amputation of a gangrenous leg is the highlight of one episode.
The stopping or controlling of bleeding is called hemostasis and is an important part of both first aid and surgery. The use of super glue to prevent bleeding and seal battle wound was designed and first used in the Vietnam War. Today many medical treatments use a medical version of super glue instead of using traditional stitches used for small wounds that need to be closed at the skin level.