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.
Plastic surgery for pectus excavatum is also performed for cosmetic reasons. Ravitch Procedure The Ravitch procedure, also known as open surgery, is the most commonly performed plastic surgery for pectus excavatum. During the Ravitch procedure, a surgeon makes an incision across the patientâs chest. He removes the deformed cartilage while carefully leaving the rib lining in place.