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.
Medical Side of the War: Challenges and Triumphs. Amputations. Amputations were the most common surgical procedure of the war. Many lives were saved by these operations even though there was public criticism for performing too many amputations.
Medical care during Civil War. -no modern hospitals. -surgeons didn't wash hands- lots of infections (more deadly than the actual wounds) -most were male nurses with no formal training. -battlefield deaths from disease were twice the amount of battle deaths on the field.