A member asked:

My ldl cholesterol is 216 is that bad?

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Yes LDL should be not more than 130 if you do not have any cardiac condition and not more than 70 if you have a cardiac condition. You need to take a statin. See you doctor. Get tested for any signs of blockage.

Answered 9/22/2021

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At your age if you have no serious risk factors for cardiovascular disease such as smoking, high blood pressure,family history of cardiovascular disease, elevated hsCRP,or abnormal treadmill stress test, you could see a dietician & be placed on an appropriate diet ®ular exercise, get to your ideal weight & recheck your lipid profile in 3.months to determine whether statin medication is advisab

Answered 9/23/2021

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