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Should I Be Concerned About Low HDL Cholesterol With A Bounding Carotid Pulse And Angina?
I am 19, healthy and athletic. Used to drink/smoke every other week. I have been having a bounding pulse in my carotid artery. I am also facing angina problems right now. My blood test came back normal in everything except low HDL Cholesterol (but regular LDL)
Tue, 3 Sep 2024
Hello,
Low HDL leads to an increased cardiovascular risk, but this would not explain angina in a 19 years old patients. Angina is really exceptional at your age. I recommend performing a cardiac ultrasound, an exercise cardiac stress test and explore other possible causes of chest pain.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Low HDL leads to an increased cardiovascular risk, but this would not explain angina in a 19 years old patients. Angina is really exceptional at your age. I recommend performing a cardiac ultrasound, an exercise cardiac stress test and explore other possible causes of chest pain.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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