lipid test results

[adeavila1961]

triglycerides 107
cholesterol total 131
hdl cholesterol 35
ldl cholesterol 75
chol/hdlc  3.7
are these results good or bad?

[Cleveland Clinic]

Exercise, Niacin, Fibrates ( such as gemfibrozil) and some statins can all raise HDL. Alcohol consumption in moderation can also do this. Whereas there is a strong link between low HDL and risk for cardiac death and heart attacks, there is very little evidence that increasing it with drugs ( appart from gemfibrozil and Niacin) actually improves patient's mortality.

[erijon]

Looks decent, your HDL should be over 40 (50 for a woman), exercise would do that for you. Other than that, looks good.

[adeavila1961]

I exercise allmost every day
I had a heart attack sep 28 2007 so I am trying my best to stay alive
they told me that I had very little hdl when I had the attack my total col was 203
I have three little girls and I just want to make sure I am hear for them
this was the first col test I have had since the attack

[erijon]

Sorry to hear of your issues, I'm sure the doctors will provide you some very useful advice on how to go forward. Niacin can alsi increase your HDL if diet and exercise is not working, are you on any meds? Is your heart damaged and how is your EF% ? This information will help the forum doctors when providing an answer.

Good Luck,

Jon