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Suggest Treatment For High Cholesterol Levels

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Posted on Fri, 14 Nov 2014
Question: I am a 54 yr old female. My cholesterol total is 217. My Triglycerides are 67 and HDL is 87. is this high
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Your cholesterol levels are high...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

The cholesterol levels are high especially HDL cholesterol levels which are independent risk factor for atherosclerosis and major cardiovascular events (heart attack and stroke).

I recommend a healthy lifestyle without smoking, drinking alcohols.

I suggest contact your doctor to start medication. If you were my patient I would suggest starting Crestor 10mg.

Hope this answers your query!
Dr. Benard

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Suggest Treatment For High Cholesterol Levels

Brief Answer: Your cholesterol levels are high... Detailed Answer: Hi, The cholesterol levels are high especially HDL cholesterol levels which are independent risk factor for atherosclerosis and major cardiovascular events (heart attack and stroke). I recommend a healthy lifestyle without smoking, drinking alcohols. I suggest contact your doctor to start medication. If you were my patient I would suggest starting Crestor 10mg. Hope this answers your query! Dr. Benard