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Had my first checkup in 10 years and my ldl cholesterol is 153. have history of heart issues, i smoke and drink regularly. how bad is this??
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Hyperlipidemia: There is a high correlation between smoking, drinking and increased LDL cholesterol with another heart issue. In patients with with previous heart disease, an elevated LDL is correlated with a greater than 20% chance of another heart problem. There is a significant risk of both drinking and smoking in the worsening of heart disease. You do all 3 and the risks are probably additive.
Answered 8/1/2014
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