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What Does This Cholesterol Test Indicate?
Hi I just got my lab test back and want to know how bad or good they are. I am a 50 year old male, 235 lbs 6 ft. My cholesterol is 201, Triglyceride 115, HDL 45, LDL Calculated 133, and my cholesterol/high density lipoprotein is 4.5. I am sure they can be better but last year they were way higher. I change what I ate and did some excercise but most of it has been brought down just because of my change in diet. Do you think I am still a candidate for a heart attack?
Thu, 16 Oct 2014
Hello
Report suggests increased LDL level.Cholesterol level is borderline high.
You need further investigations like complete liver function test,random blood sugar,ultrasound of abdomen.
It is good that you have modified diet and life style.You should continue it and we can expect much better reports next time.
If condition persists then tablet atorvastatin 10 mg at night after dinner can be prescribed.
Take plenty of fibres in diet.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Report suggests increased LDL level.Cholesterol level is borderline high.
You need further investigations like complete liver function test,random blood sugar,ultrasound of abdomen.
It is good that you have modified diet and life style.You should continue it and we can expect much better reports next time.
If condition persists then tablet atorvastatin 10 mg at night after dinner can be prescribed.
Take plenty of fibres in diet.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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