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Hi! my cholestrol243.hdl48.ldl165.trygl129. no history of heart ailments in family. how can i improve this. tc/hdl 5. ldl/hdl 3.4. vldl 25.83 please help?

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

HFLC, CrestorZetia;: Niacin are most effective to improve. Cholesterol is made by every animal (incl, human) cell not correct issue, promoted for ?$ way to guess at LDL but commonly quite misleading, esp. On individual basis. Get NMR lipoprotein assay: high accuracy. Lfhc foods worsen LDL ; hdl, hflc improve, along with individualize use of Crestor (rosuvastatin) + Zetia + enduracin (?slowly to avoid flushing). Get LDL <700 nmol/l ;.

Answered 2/19/2015

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Dr. Nishant Kalra answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Diet a; exercise: Will recommend diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, high fiber, and exercising 30 mins daily for 5 days a week.

Answered 9/28/2016

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