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Hello, I Had A Lipid Panel Done, My HDL Is

Posted on Sat, 3 Apr 2021

Question: Hello, I had a lipid panel done, my HDL is 115, LDL is 178, triglycerides are 58, total HDL ratio is 2.9. do I really need to take statins as I was told?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Do some diet and lifestyle changes first.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

You are having a good level of HDL, good level of triglycerides, good cholesterol ratio but increased LDL levels.
We usually start the statine treatment if LDL is over 190 mg/ dl.
You can firstly try lifestyle changes having a low fat diet , exercising and if you can't lower the ldl levels start statins.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (5 hours later)

Oh thank you! I only received a related message from my NP that I had to start statins with no explanation. What you are telling is (I know you can't believe it) SO helpful. I will make changes as suggested and hope this lowers the LDL.
I thank you so very much! XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Try lifestyle changes first.

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
I think you should try lifestyle changes first and check the lipids again after 2-3 months and if they are getting lower you may not need medications.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng