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Question: Recently had blood tests- 287 cholesterol.
I am 62 weigh 152
Have SLE and fibromyalgia
high Bl pressure maintained with Losartan
Should I be taking a statin?
I am 62 weigh 152
Have SLE and fibromyalgia
high Bl pressure maintained with Losartan
Should I be taking a statin?
Brief Answer:
Please, find detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,
If you don't smoke, have blood pressure under 138/85 mm Hg and there is no family hystory of heart attack, then you can go on with the diet. Otherwise you may need a station.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
Please, find detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,
If you don't smoke, have blood pressure under 138/85 mm Hg and there is no family hystory of heart attack, then you can go on with the diet. Otherwise you may need a station.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
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