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118, 179, 135, 133, 162, 113 ldl level tested, most current last one. arteries clear, heart clear, should i be on cholesterol medication?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

How was it: Determined that heart arteries were clear? If clear than LDL less than 130 is good & no treatment required...Sorry clean angiogram does necessarily mean arteries have no disease but reassuring. Would maximize lifestyle modification to get LDL as low as possible.

Answered 12/10/2013

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