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Can Taking Ecosprin 75 Be Safe For Lower LDL?

my husband/49 yrs old/ 5ft 10 inches tall/weighing 66 kgs/with BP of 110/80 has had a recent TMT test. Target heart rate of 171 achieved but result shows positive for inducible ischaema. Doctors in india say that no further test is required, but to lower LDL which is 130, and moderate pace of walking. Ecosprin 75 is prescribed. Is this the right treatment? Should further tests be conducted or not. Doctor says he is ASYMPTOMATIC and heart rate/pulse is normal.                                                   
Fri, 10 May 2019
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Hello,

Ecosprin is a medication for heart disease (ischemia) which has its action againts platelets but without cholesterol lowering effects.

I agree with the plan to lower cholesterol levels, in addition of another medication, particularly statins, which are known to lower cardiac events significantly.

The target LDL level is below 70mg/dl, which is also backed by studies to lower cardiac complications.

I would suggest a check-up with your doctor for a prescription for the cholesterol lowering medication, as well as to check for any co-exisiting diseases, which can be treated as well.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Daryl Derick B. Dizon, General & Family Physician
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Can Taking Ecosprin 75 Be Safe For Lower LDL?

Hello, Ecosprin is a medication for heart disease (ischemia) which has its action againts platelets but without cholesterol lowering effects. I agree with the plan to lower cholesterol levels, in addition of another medication, particularly statins, which are known to lower cardiac events significantly. The target LDL level is below 70mg/dl, which is also backed by studies to lower cardiac complications. I would suggest a check-up with your doctor for a prescription for the cholesterol lowering medication, as well as to check for any co-exisiting diseases, which can be treated as well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Daryl Derick B. Dizon, General & Family Physician