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I take an ace inhibitor, statin, beta blocker and low dose aspirin everyday. total chol is 195, trig are 168, ldl is 121 but 8 mos later my total chol is 149, trig are 91 and ldl are 85 is it possible to have more blockage than before this therapy?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Although it does sound like you were doing a good job of getting your cholesterol under control, you cannot use your lab values to determine whether or not you have Worsening atherosclerotic heart disease. See your doctor or your cardiologist for a better explanation. Good luck.

Answered 5/1/2023

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