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What Causes Low LDL Levels?

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Posted on Fri, 16 Jan 2015
Question: Hi

I am 35 yrs old Male

What are tests available to check if the heart is perfectly fine
I know ECG is a basic test..correct me if i am wrong

Please also detail the test which should be done as a precautionary measure along the fees which it will cost

One more question i have is about the LDL levels..
I am almost close to 200...will it effect the heart?
I have the lipid profile done almost a year ago
Are they any medicines to bring it down?
what is recommended for low levels of LDL?

Pls Advise
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Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Examination / Investigation / Life Style chnages / Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic

The first step is to see a Cardiologist – get physically examined!
We aim to look at the structure, function and risk factors…

     ECG (Electrocardiogram / EKG) – Routine 12-lead – is part of clinical examination. .. normal record is reassuring, but… TMT – Treadmill exercise ECG – is necessary to exclude / evaluate ischemia (reduced blood flow / Coronary Artery Disease)
     ECHOcardiogram is necessary to see the heart valves (Mitral Valve Prolapse) / heart muscle (Cardiomyopathy) and heart function (Ejection fraction, wall motion abnormality) / clots...

     There are subdivisions of cholesterol – LDL, HDL, non-HDL and so on.
HDL is good cholesterol – higher, the better.
LDL is bad cholesterol – lower, the better. ..In the absence of any other risk factor 100 is ideal for LDL-C. In the presence of ischemia, 70 should be the aim.
     Keep your weight to normal / even a little less
     Quit smoking, if you are a smoker
     Do regular EXERCISE – say walking or jogging - 30 minutes a day / at least 5 days in a week. Isometric exercise (like bull worker) is bad.
     Healthy FOOD is a must. Avoid saturated fats – coconut oil, palm oil, butter, ghee, full cream milk...Avoid junk foods in particular – French fries have palm oil / Pizza has cheese / XXXXXXX sweets are made in ghee.../ Change to Poly-un-saturated oil – like sun flower oil. / Include Mono-un-saturated oil – Olive oil.
Repeat the test in 6 to 8 weeks.
     Cholesterol can still be high, in spite of diet and exercise – you need drugs; because it is also manufactured in the liver – and that is determined by heredity. Statin is the first choice. Some start it straight away – even with normal levels, even without problems (Primary Prophylaxis). You will need it because of your high LDL level.
Discuss with your physician and get appropriate prescription / you need follow up

Good luck
God bless you
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.

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What Causes Low LDL Levels?

Brief Answer: Examination / Investigation / Life Style chnages / Follow up Detailed Answer: Hi friend Welcome to Health Care Magic The first step is to see a Cardiologist – get physically examined! We aim to look at the structure, function and risk factors… ECG (Electrocardiogram / EKG) – Routine 12-lead – is part of clinical examination. .. normal record is reassuring, but… TMT – Treadmill exercise ECG – is necessary to exclude / evaluate ischemia (reduced blood flow / Coronary Artery Disease) ECHOcardiogram is necessary to see the heart valves (Mitral Valve Prolapse) / heart muscle (Cardiomyopathy) and heart function (Ejection fraction, wall motion abnormality) / clots... There are subdivisions of cholesterol – LDL, HDL, non-HDL and so on. HDL is good cholesterol – higher, the better. LDL is bad cholesterol – lower, the better. ..In the absence of any other risk factor 100 is ideal for LDL-C. In the presence of ischemia, 70 should be the aim. Keep your weight to normal / even a little less Quit smoking, if you are a smoker Do regular EXERCISE – say walking or jogging - 30 minutes a day / at least 5 days in a week. Isometric exercise (like bull worker) is bad. Healthy FOOD is a must. Avoid saturated fats – coconut oil, palm oil, butter, ghee, full cream milk...Avoid junk foods in particular – French fries have palm oil / Pizza has cheese / XXXXXXX sweets are made in ghee.../ Change to Poly-un-saturated oil – like sun flower oil. / Include Mono-un-saturated oil – Olive oil. Repeat the test in 6 to 8 weeks. Cholesterol can still be high, in spite of diet and exercise – you need drugs; because it is also manufactured in the liver – and that is determined by heredity. Statin is the first choice. Some start it straight away – even with normal levels, even without problems (Primary Prophylaxis). You will need it because of your high LDL level. Discuss with your physician and get appropriate prescription / you need follow up Good luck God bless you