I always wondered why they didn't do this earlier. I have an unusual situation where my cholesteral is REALLY high...like 240. But my good cholesterol is SO HIGH that it negates the bad cholesterol. Doctors are always surprised by how high the good is...it's hereditary. My Mom had it too. One of the few good health things I got from my Mom!
I've heard of some Italians who were found to have very high cholesterol levels but no heart disease. They were being studied to find out if they might be a source of breakthrough treatments. I wonder how that's coming.