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My hdl was 30 and ldl was 170 & tg was 98.7 my age is 28 male . my bp was 130/80 . doc didn't gv tablet as am young . told to change lifestyle.danger?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Long term: Your LDL is too high....Agree with lifestyle modifications: diet, exercise & weight loss for LDL reduction.

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Answered 9/23/2013

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