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What Is My Blood Test Report Suggestive Of?
Hi, my level of cholestrol is currently 5.3mmol, HDL = 1.66 mmol, the doctor prescribed Aspavor 20mg, is this neccessary? 3 months ago My LDL was 6.7 and HDL was 4.4 and the Dr. suggested that I reduce consumption of fats and eggs, try to eat healthy and exercise which I did, isn t 5.3 better?
Fri, 20 Jan 2017
Hi,
The LDL of 5.3 is better than the 6.7 but it is still very high and needs treatment. A LDL level of 5.3 is associated with a risk of heart disease and stroke. It is possible that with lifestyle changes and medication that it may continue to decrease but until it normalizes, the medication should be started and continued. If the value becomes normal then you can consider stopping it and rechecking the value in 3 months to see if you can maintain a low level with lifestyle changes only.
I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
The LDL of 5.3 is better than the 6.7 but it is still very high and needs treatment. A LDL level of 5.3 is associated with a risk of heart disease and stroke. It is possible that with lifestyle changes and medication that it may continue to decrease but until it normalizes, the medication should be started and continued. If the value becomes normal then you can consider stopping it and rechecking the value in 3 months to see if you can maintain a low level with lifestyle changes only.
I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
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