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My total cholesterol was 155, triglycerides 70, ldl 98. all normal, but hdl was low at 38. i am on propranolol for wpw. is this bad? normal weight.

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Dr. Ehab Kasasbeh answered

Very good : Men often times have low hdl... Ways to increase this is stopping smoking if you do smoke, exercise , maintaining low normal bodyweight and cutting back on fatty foods.

Dr Sauchelli agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

My total cholesterol was 155, triglycerides 70, ldl 98. all normal, but hdl was low at 38. i am on propranolol for wpw. is this bad? normal weight.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ehab Kasasbeh answered

Dr Sauchelli agreed

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