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Im 65 and have borderline cholesterol (229 and ratio of 4:6) for the last ten years. i am not on a statin, dont smoke, dont drink, dont have diabetes or hi blood pressure. should i be worried about plaque build up and should i start in a statin?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Lipid profile: What are the values of LDL , HDL and triglycerides? You want them within normal range too, especially triglycerides would be below 100 is better, besides keeping a healthy lifestyle, low dose statins would be helpful if numbers are out of range, otherwise no need , in my opnion, wish you wellness

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Answered 7/29/2019

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A member asked:

Im 65 and have borderline cholesterol (229 and ratio of 4:6) for the last ten years. i am not on a statin, dont smoke, dont drink, dont have diabetes or hi blood pressure. should i be worried about plaque build up and should i start in a statin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

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