Strategies for raising low HDL

Posted By Robert Baird on April 25, 1999 at 09:20:36
I am a 55yo male with family history of heart disease, BMI=20, typical BP 120/80, not diabetic, quasi-sedentary, quit smoking 1/99.  Typical cholesterol has been HDL under 35, total 200.  Five weeks ago I had a MI and angioplasty for two 100% blockages. I have several blockages of 40-60%. Cholesterol test in hospital was HDL 34, LDL 137, VLDL 28.  After 30 days on Ornish diet and 10mg Lipitor, my cholesterol tested HDL 22, LDL 87, VLDL 19.  My HMO's primary care doctor suggests exercise for raising HDL.  Though I recognize the many benefits of aerobic exercise, my understanding is that it is not likely to raise HDL more than a few points.  How much should I aim to raise HDL and improve the HDL/LDL ratio?  What's my best strategy for doing that? [My only other med is 50mg daily metoprolol.]










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