Missouri residents urged to act early under new cholesterol guidance

(KMAland) — The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have released new guidance on cholesterol management, as heart disease remains the leading cause of death nationwide.

Health professionals said what makes high cholesterol even more dangerous is many people do not realize they have it.

Dr. Mark Huffman, a cardiologist at Washington University School of Medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, in St. Louis, said there is some good news…

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