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Tc 240, trig 45, hdl 85, ldl 146. intolerant of statins, fibrates, zetia (ezetimibe) and niacin.diet good, exercise and take fish oil. any other therapies?
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Depends on risk: Factors. You may not need any more treatment if you do not have risk factors. How much do you weigh? Do you smoke? Do you have a family history of heart disease? Are you diabetic? It would be prudent to consult your doctor for treatment specific to your circumstances.
Answered 3/2/2018
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Find and Fix Causes: High LDL levels may result from overproduction of LDL particles, decreased clearance of LDL particles, or both. In some cases common LDL lowering medications are not sufficient to control high LDL levels. Consideration should be given to identifyihng genetic causes (familial hypercholesterolemia), or acquired medical problems (thyroid, renal, liver, glucose related disorders) that could be present
Answered 3/2/2018
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