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High Hdl And Ldl Cholesterol, Triglycerides. How High Is The Risk Of Stroke And Heart Attack ?
hello my hdl cholesterol is 1.05(MMOL / L),ldl cho. is 2.70, chol/hdl ratio is 4.12, triglycerides 4.33, how hi of risk for stroke and heart attack do i have, both parents heart att. under 60,exactly what does this all mean? i can't understand,my doc says take cho.pill.i don't want to take pills wants to be normal with food diet exercise naturally.is this posible to lower this way?
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HDL - is the good cholesterol for the heart, usually we like to keep the levels around 2, 1.05 is quite low in your case.
similarly triglycerides is on the higher side with 4.3, normal range is around 2-2.5.
As you have a family history of cardiac problems, it is very important to have your levels in low risk range, may tablets to start with to lower them and after wards they can be kept in range with diet and exercise.
Thanks.
HDL - is the good cholesterol for the heart, usually we like to keep the levels around 2, 1.05 is quite low in your case.
similarly triglycerides is on the higher side with 4.3, normal range is around 2-2.5.
As you have a family history of cardiac problems, it is very important to have your levels in low risk range, may tablets to start with to lower them and after wards they can be kept in range with diet and exercise.
Thanks.
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Welcome to HCM. In view of the family history of myocardial infarction in both parents,it would help if you took steps to reduce the elevated Triglycerides and low HDL values.You will need to lose any excess weight,stop smoking,avoid polysaturated fats and red meat,increase consumption of soluble fibre(found in oatmeal,beans,fruit and vegetables).Regular exercise for at least 30 minutes a day would help.You can try this change in life style for a couple of months and repeat the lipid profile to check whether matters are resolving.
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