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My ldl = 189 hdl =78 triglyceride = 75, lean and v. muscular 64 yrs old. strong weightlifter. youthful, agatston calcium score 0, am i ok?

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Data: Your data suggests that you are fine. Lab values do not define ok however. You should discuss with your dr. Who has more complete information.

Answered 10/9/2013

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Goal LDL: For adults with low risk, goal LDL is 190, medication is recommended. May consider modification of diet to see if levels improve. The following link may help. www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/cholesterol/atglance.pdf.

Answered 2/26/2016

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