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Is Cholesterol Level 173 Normal?

Hi Dr,I tested Lipi Profile to have the following results a month back total chol - 198 triglycerides - 490 hdl - 44 ldl - 98 vldl - 56, I was prescribed Atorva Statin20mg & have then controlled by diet & started exercise. A couple of days back had a Random CHolestrol tests done to have the following CHOLESTEROL, SERUM CHOLESTEROL -173 Can you please let me know the state I am in now
Thu, 2 Apr 2015
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Your cholesterol levels, HDL levels and LDL levels are normal. Your triglycerides are high. Please continue with prescribed AtorvA Statin along with healthy eating pattern and regular exercise.
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Is Cholesterol Level 173 Normal?

Your cholesterol levels, HDL levels and LDL levels are normal. Your triglycerides are high. Please continue with prescribed AtorvA Statin along with healthy eating pattern and regular exercise.