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My cholestrrol is 189. hdl is 93 & ldl is 85. i am a 55 years old woman weighing 145 lbs & 5'5" tall. is this a good level?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Yes quite good: Unless you've had a heart stent or bypass surgery.

Answered 3/10/2013

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Yes: Your lab results are good, however, you still need to maintain a good diet, and exercise regularly. Please note that about half the heart attacks occur in people who have normal lab values.

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