Question 1

47 male.cardio said my heart is slightly enlarged.i had high bp and cholesterol that required meds.no longer take them due to weight loss/lifestyle changes.now both are normal.will my heart decrease?

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Size doesn't matter: I'm in sports training right now and my heart's big once again. The size of the heart is not a concern. I'm an autopsy pathologist, and 100% of obese people have enlarged hearts simply from carrying the weight.  Ditto if you're doing serious athletics. A large heart is no more a liability than a weight-lifter's big biceps -- it's what the enlargement is a marker for. Big or not, you've done well.

Question 2

how long does it take to lower your cholesterol when you radically change your eating habits. for two weeks i have given up all processed sugar and starched products.  am eating a large variety of veggies and a smaller amount of fruit.  also gave up all m

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There : There is no way to give an accurate time frame.  I suggest continuing on the course you are taking then getting a lipid panel (cholesterol test) in about a month to see if you are making progress.  There are many factors that influence cholesterol levels in the body, diet is just one (but an important one).  Genetics also play a role but is difficult to overcome.

Question 3

male 28, my cholesterol 200, hdl 40, ldl 135, tg 275. these are with fish oil capsule. do i need to take statin as well. my profession does not allow life style changes?

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Would increase: Fish oil to lower triglycerides & may consider Niacin in your case as well.  Exercise & weight loss could also do this...Wouldn't necessarily jump to statins unless these measures were ineffective.

Question 4

my good cholesterol is low and my bad cholesterol is slightly high. not enough to put me on medication. dr said change my diet and exercise. what should i eat? any suggestions. any supplements i can take. obgyn did the blood work?

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: Have one consultation with a dietitian at your local hospital. You will be told what your ideal weight should be, how many daily calories you should ingest depending upon how physically active you are, and be instructed on a proper low cholesterol, low saturated fat diet. Sample diets are usually available also.

Question 5

i have a 4.6 ascending aortic aneurysm no change in two years have developed a 0.6 x1.1 cm penetrating althersclerosis ulcer on my descending valve. i have cad , take bp meds, cholesterol, meds,ldl meds, plavix . i am scared.is tavr too dangerous fo?

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: If your kidney function is normal or almost normal and cardiologist or CT surgeon recommends TAVR, it will be much less risky compared with open heart surgery.

Question 6

how long does it take for 1500mgs of nician too work in your system to affect your cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

Niacin: Can affect cholesterol and liver within 2 weeks. Liver function and cholesterol should be checked within a month.

Question 7

how long does it take to get cholesterol results? its been 3 days ago? and how do u know if its good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the lab: It usually takes 24-48 hours but some labs may be slower. Interpretation is tricky - it must be looked at in context with other risk factors. Hdl is good-the higher the better. Ldl is bad: the lower the better. Normal LDL is &lt;130 but &lt;100 is better and &lt; 70 is desirable for people with heart disease. Hdl &gt;45 is normal but &gt;55 is desirable and &gt;60 is excellent.

Question 8

how long does it take to reduce cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Variable. : If you change diet and activity or start medication today, serum levels will be at equilibrium in 3 months. Further improvements in aerobic fitness and weight loss may continue to improve serum results over time, but a significant segment of the population simply have genetics as the reason for their levels, which therefore will not improve without medical therapy.

Question 9

how long does it take to lower cholesterol levels?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol: It can take 6 to 8 weeks to see changes in cholesterol after changes in diet or starting a new medicine.  We usually wait 2 or 3 months to recheck the fasting lipid panel in order to see any changes.

Question 10

how long does it take for one to lower ldl cholesterol levels?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On how high it is, how motivated you are in terms of diet and exercise and whether or not medical therapy is also needed.

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47 male.cardio said my heart is slightly enlarged.i had high bp and cholesterol that required meds.no longer take them due to weight loss/lifestyle changes.now both are normal.will my heart decrease?

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How long does it take to lower your cholesterol when you radically change your eating habits. for two weeks i have given up all processed sugar and starched products. am eating a large variety of veggies and a smaller amount of fruit. also gave up all m

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Male 28, my cholesterol 200, hdl 40, ldl 135, tg 275. these are with fish oil capsule. do i need to take statin as well. my profession does not allow life style changes?

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My good cholesterol is low and my bad cholesterol is slightly high. not enough to put me on medication. dr said change my diet and exercise. what should i eat? any suggestions. any supplements i can take. obgyn did the blood work?

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I have a 4.6 ascending aortic aneurysm no change in two years have developed a 0.6 x1.1 cm penetrating althersclerosis ulcer on my descending valve. i have cad , take bp meds, cholesterol, meds,ldl meds, plavix . i am scared.is tavr too dangerous fo?

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How long does it take for 1500mgs of nician too work in your system to affect your cholesterol.

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How long does it take to get cholesterol results? its been 3 days ago? and how do u know if its good or bad?

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