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Interventional Cardiology (Expert Forum)
Cholesterol numbers – different for women?
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Cholesterol numbers – different for women?
by Philo99, Sep 18, 2008 09:00AM
I am undecided about whether to start taking cholesterol-lowering medication. I am a 125 lb. female, 5’5”, 57 years of age, normal blood pressure, non-smoking, no other risk factors, not taking any other medications. Total cholesterol is 238; LDL 168; HDL 54; triglycerides 80. Am I a borderline case? Your comments would be appreciated.
Doctor's Answer
by Douglas Bogart, MD, Sep 18, 2008 09:15AM
, Sep 18, 2008 09:15AMTo: Philo99
I would strongly recommend you have the LDL lowered to about 100 as there is firm data that this can lower your heart attack and stroke risk.
