No: You heart attack risk average or below average based on your lipid profile only. Make sure you take care of other risk factors such as smoking, weight.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Depends: The newer guidelines for cholesterol recommend different levels depending on other medical conditions you may have. For example, diabetics and those who have had strokes or heart attacks should aim for an LDL <70. However , if LDL is good, your total is going to be high because of your high hdl.Speak to your physician for your customized lipid goals based on your medical history and disease risk.
Answered 7/18/2013
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