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.
Medical Side of the War: Challenges and Triumphs. Amputations. Amputations were the most common surgical procedure of the war. Many lives were saved by these operations even though there was public criticism for performing too many amputations.
Here are nine things you should know about open heart surgery: 1. The most frequently performed open heart surgery is the coronary artery bypass graft, the CABG (referred to as the cabbage), which is a procedure to open blocked arteries in the heart.