Just Had My Cholesterol Test Done. Are My Numbers Ok?

Posted on Mon, 18 Nov 2019

Question: Just had my cholesterol test done. Are my numbers ok? Total cholestrol is 210, HDL 106 LDL 110 AND A RATIO OF 2.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that your blood lipid profile is perfect, which indicates a low cardio-vascular risk.

So, there is no need to worry.

I would just recommend continue following a healthy lifestyle.

Hope to have been helpful!

Wishing good health,

Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 minute later)

My doctor was concerned with my ldl being 110? Do you think I should be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

There is no need to worry as LDL levels are borderline and you have a very high HDL level, which is a protecting factor.

Besides, LDL levels are not a true indicator of your cardio-vascular risk. Total cholesterol/LDL ratio is a more confident indicator and in your case (A ratio), it is perfect.

So, there is nothing to worry about!

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (2 minutes later)

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
I am glad to have been helpful to you!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar