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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Is The Cholesterol Level Of 227 A Cause Of Concern?

hi Dr Rynne my cholesterol level 227 trygli 90 HDL 75.8 Ldl 133.20 Cholest ratio 3 should I consider taking statins ( which I really woulnt like) thank you Grace Chaves
Fri, 27 Feb 2015
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Hello..If you have any of the other risk factors for coronary artery disease like smoking,hypertension,diabetes,family history of heart disease,obesity you should consider statins along with diet and lifestyle modifications.Otherwise the total and LDL cholesterol are of bit concern only and you need not be necessarily put on statins right away..Take care.
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Is The Cholesterol Level Of 227 A Cause Of Concern?

Hello..If you have any of the other risk factors for coronary artery disease like smoking,hypertension,diabetes,family history of heart disease,obesity you should consider statins along with diet and lifestyle modifications.Otherwise the total and LDL cholesterol are of bit concern only and you need not be necessarily put on statins right away..Take care.