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Two researchers say new cholesterol calculator greatly overestimates risk of cardiovascular disease

New guidelines released last week for lowering cholesterol appear to be flawed. Two researchers say the formula for determining who should take statins may suggest treatment for about twice as many middle-aged Americans as may significantly benefit from it. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Nov 19, 2013 (02:05)
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