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Is LDL Level In Blood Of 172 Mg/dl Normal?

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Posted on Thu, 29 Jun 2017
Question: My LDL is 172 and my cholesterol is 285. Am I at risk for a stroke or MI. I was on Zocor but got terrible muscle cramps so I stopped taking it.
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Your cardiovascular risk slightly increased

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for your query.

I have read your query. You did not mention any medical history, so I am assuming that you don't have any medical conditions like hypertension and diabetes. Your cardiovascular risk of developing stroke or MI is only slightly increased at these cholesterol levels.

Your LDL is 172. It is less than 190. It is recommended to start lipid lowering therapy at levels of 190. At your cholesterol levels, lifestyle measures are advised. Lifestyle measures include low fat diet and regular exercise. Exclude milk products (cheese, butter, ghee, chocolates, sugary treats) from your diet. Regular exercise of atleast 30 min per day is also needed. Also keep monitoring your lipid profile every 6 months.

Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
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Is LDL Level In Blood Of 172 Mg/dl Normal?

Brief Answer: Your cardiovascular risk slightly increased Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. I have read your query. You did not mention any medical history, so I am assuming that you don't have any medical conditions like hypertension and diabetes. Your cardiovascular risk of developing stroke or MI is only slightly increased at these cholesterol levels. Your LDL is 172. It is less than 190. It is recommended to start lipid lowering therapy at levels of 190. At your cholesterol levels, lifestyle measures are advised. Lifestyle measures include low fat diet and regular exercise. Exclude milk products (cheese, butter, ghee, chocolates, sugary treats) from your diet. Regular exercise of atleast 30 min per day is also needed. Also keep monitoring your lipid profile every 6 months. Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Dr Vaishalee