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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
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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,
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Suggest Treatment For Elevated LDL Levels

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,