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Hdl 44 triglycerides 100 ldl 205 vldl 20 how bad is this? should i start statins? or try diet and exercises and see? im a 26 yrs old man.

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Dr. Volkan Tuzcu answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

High cholesterol : Hi Naim do you have obesity or family history of hyper cholesterolemia ? Are these levels obtained on fasting ? There are some details that are needed before making further recommendations, you can consult us

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/9/2017

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