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Suggest Treatment For Elevated LDL Levels
My father and uncles all have heart disease that showed up in their 50s. Bypass surgeries for all of them. I am 38 now. My cholesterol was measured at 250. My LDL at 190 and my HDL is 48. It has been in this range for a few years as total col between 250-300. LDL around 200. My TGs are between 50-100. I am a healthy weight too and eat plenty of whole foods. Should I take a statin at my age? Does it outweigh the side effects? The high LDL is what concerns me.
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
Hi,
If you don't smoke, have normal blood pressure, you don't have high cardiovascular risks.
In this case I wouldn't prescribe you medication for upcoming 5 years and will advise you to follow healthy lifestyle.
Hope I could help you
Wishing you good health
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
If you don't smoke, have normal blood pressure, you don't have high cardiovascular risks.
In this case I wouldn't prescribe you medication for upcoming 5 years and will advise you to follow healthy lifestyle.
Hope I could help you
Wishing you good health
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
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