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Total cholesterol 233. ldl 161. hdl 58.tryglycerides 65.normal weight.often excersice.am i at high risk getting a heartattack?how can i lower my num?

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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Medicines: your LDL is high Your risk score calculated for age is less than 1% for cardiac events by framingham risk score . LDL and total cholesterol. goal is to be less than 130 and less than 200 respectively with that you should consult a dietitian and physician for further guidance

Answered 9/17/2016

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LDL too high.: An LDL in that range does put you at risk. Exercise along with prudent diet (low in saturated fats and trans fats, high in fiber and leaner protein sources) will help to lower the LDL HDL is pretty good, by the by, and triglycerides are fine.

Answered 9/5/2014

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