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How much high cholesterol that you will have heart attack or stroke?
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variable: High cholesterol could be a risk factor for heart disease, but high blood pressure is even more risky. The greater stroke risk is elevation of triglycerides, and blood pressure. Many cardiologists would suggest total cholesterol levels below 190, LDL levels below 100, HDL above 45-50. Discuss all of this with your doctor. ("ounce of prevention" here worth ton on cure.).
Answered 5/31/2017
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Variable: High, and long term are problems. If elevated, be treated. Diet and statin.Weight control, exercize are part of the plan.
Answered 1/26/2014
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