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A 43-year-old female asked:

Got my blood reports today.my total cholesterol came 256mg/dl & my ldl came 182mg/dl. hdl is 46mg/dl & triglycerides is 142mg/dl.should i start statin?

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Dr. Harinder Gillanswered

Cardiology 41 years experience

Dyslipidemia: A statin will meaningfully lower your risk of a vascular event. Good Luck

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I am a 64 year old female with no diabetes but on blood pressure medication. My total cholesterol is 285. My LDL is 177. My HDL is 71. My triglicerides are 165. I excercise often. Do I need a statin.

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