Do heart attacks or stroke occur in the 30s? what are the risk factors as my cholesterol is 250 and ldl is 145.any signs or symptoms? early detection?

CVA in 50?: You are a young man and you have an elevated total cholesterol and severely elevated ldl. In addition, you are also smoking. If you have risk factors, such as obesity and lack of exercise, start exercise and try to reduce you intake of saturated fats. You also need to stop smoking. See a physician and get evaluated for statin (s)therapy to reduce you cholesterol. If you are not obese, you will s.

Rare but assess risk: Your lipid levels are not favorable, and the tobacco use is really a must stop! need family history, and carotid sono to see if you are a plaque depositor +/- ct angio scan. The scan will show the arterial walls. Trade off is radiation = 6 chest x rays. These two tests will determine whether you have already laid down plaque. With that or family history of early cad, you should be on statin.