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 most common surgical procedure is fasciectomy, which removes diseased tissue and may have a large incision. Other procedures include fasciotomy, which involves surgically cutting the cord, and needle aponeurotomy (needle fasciotomy), where the surgeon uses a small needle-like blade to nick the cord to weaken it.