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beachstartup on Oct 17, 2014 | parent | context | favorite | on: Show HN: Four numbers can predict your lifetime ri...

> Current thinking is the body repairs that damage with clots and cholesterol

does this imply that if there's very little damage (due to inflammation or substance abuse) elevated cholesterol doesn't really matter?

doctorCoder on Oct 17, 2014 [–]

Damage accumulates with normal wear and tear, giving more chances for atherosclerosis to form. Cholesterol matters in otherwise healthy patients particularly as they age.

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