Unnecessary repeat cholesterol tests common: study

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Unnecessary repeat cholesterol tests common: study

By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - One-third of people with heart disease have their cholesterol levels checked more often than guidelines recommend, a new study of Veterans Affairs (VA) patients suggests. Researchers said such extra testing may be a waste of time and money if it doesn't lead to improvements in patients' health. The findings are "very unsurprising," according to Dr. Michael Johansen of The Ohio State University in Columbus, who has studied cholesterol management. ...

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