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Can You Please Help Me Read The Report And Advise On Medication?
Posted on
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Wed, 27 May 2020
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Question : my wife is 54 years old in menopause. her total cholesterol from 180 reached 243!
HDL is 76.
243:76=3,2
she should be helped with some kind of medication;
HDL is 76.
243:76=3,2
she should be helped with some kind of medication;
Brief Answer:
I would recommend no medication.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
I understand your concern and would explain that as long as Total cholesterol/HDL ratio is below 4.5, there is no reason to take any medications, as she is not at an increased cardiovascular risk.
You should know that HDL is also considered the good cholesterol, which protects us from atherosclerosis.
As her HDL is high, this is a good thing.
So, I would not recommend any medication.
Just continue with a healthy diet( low fat and sugar, low cholesterol) and exercise regularly (30min of walk per day would be great).
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you!
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would recommend no medication.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
I understand your concern and would explain that as long as Total cholesterol/HDL ratio is below 4.5, there is no reason to take any medications, as she is not at an increased cardiovascular risk.
You should know that HDL is also considered the good cholesterol, which protects us from atherosclerosis.
As her HDL is high, this is a good thing.
So, I would not recommend any medication.
Just continue with a healthy diet( low fat and sugar, low cholesterol) and exercise regularly (30min of walk per day would be great).
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you!
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Thank you very much!
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Brief Answer:
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
I am glad to have been helpful to you!
Please don't hesitate to ask in case of further questions!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
I am glad to have been helpful to you!
Please don't hesitate to ask in case of further questions!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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