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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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Dr. Stuart Winkler answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

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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A member asked:

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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Dr. Stuart Winkler answered

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