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Total cholesterol 208. hdl 36. triglycerides 118. ldl 148. i know i have to lower the bad but overall it's there any concern?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hypercholesterolemia: Your total cholesterol is on the high side, and your HDL (the "good" cholesterol) is a bit low. Your risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack, stroke, and kidney damage will also depend on other risk factors and family history, but you can lower your risk with diet and exercise, and if your levels remain high, ask your doctor if a statin would help.

Answered 7/28/2014

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