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Should Statins Be Taken For LDL Level Of 142?

I am a 61 year old, white female. I weigh 165 at 5 2 . I ve had a full hysteretomy. My dad died of a stroke. I ve had no heart or stoke events. My sugar is normal. My cholesterol # are: Triglyc. 90, HDL 81, VLDL 18, LDL 142, Total Chol. 241, Ratio 3.0. I diet religiously, have lost over 45 lbs over the last 5 years and am keeping it off. I have a solid exercise program 6 times a week. DO I NEED TO TAKE STATINS FOR THE LDL at 142 and the Total at 241?
Thu, 30 May 2019
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Hi,

Looking at your case, a 61-year-old female, having a family history of stroke, with a computed Body mass index of about 30, which classifies you as obese, but with no known history heart disease or stroke, and on menopause I presume. There is still a risk for atherosclerotic disease including stroke, heart disease, and the like. And as the saying goes with LDL levels, the lower, the better.

I would recommend taking statins as these are proven to lower risk of heart disease and stroke considering your risk factors. I also recommend continuing weight loss together with the treatment.

You can take them for a duration of 3 months, then taking another set of lipid profile test to check whether you are reaching a target LDL of about less than 100 mg/dL. I would recommend having a check-up with your doctor for a prescription and further examination

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

Regards,
Dr. Daryl Derick B. Dizon, General & Family Physician
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Should Statins Be Taken For LDL Level Of 142?

Hi, Looking at your case, a 61-year-old female, having a family history of stroke, with a computed Body mass index of about 30, which classifies you as obese, but with no known history heart disease or stroke, and on menopause I presume. There is still a risk for atherosclerotic disease including stroke, heart disease, and the like. And as the saying goes with LDL levels, the lower, the better. I would recommend taking statins as these are proven to lower risk of heart disease and stroke considering your risk factors. I also recommend continuing weight loss together with the treatment. You can take them for a duration of 3 months, then taking another set of lipid profile test to check whether you are reaching a target LDL of about less than 100 mg/dL. I would recommend having a check-up with your doctor for a prescription and further examination Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Daryl Derick B. Dizon, General & Family Physician