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What Does My Cholesterol Level Indicate?
Just had a cholesterol check (blood taken). My HDL: 97, LDL: 99, Triglycerides 134 TOTAL cholesterol: 223 Is this total # in the high range? I take 1 Vytorin-10, 40 mg. 1x/day Should my Rx be changed assuming 223 is in the high range. Thank you.
Mon, 1 May 2023
Hi,
Based on your cholesterol levels, your HDL or "good" cholesterol is high at 97 mg/dL, while your LDL or "bad" cholesterol is within the recommended range at 99 mg/dL. However, your total cholesterol level is slightly high at 223 mg/dL. The target total cholesterol level for most people is below 200 mg/dL.
Triglycerides are another type of blood fat that can contribute to high cholesterol levels, and your triglyceride level of 134 mg/dL is within the normal range (normal is less than 150 mg/dL).
It is important to note that cholesterol levels are just one aspect of assessing overall cardiovascular risk. Other factors, such as blood pressure, smoking status, and family history, also play a role in determining risk.
Your doctor will take all of these factors into consideration when making treatment recommendations. Vytorin is a combination medication that contains both ezetimibe and simvastatin, and it is commonly used to lower LDL cholesterol levels.
Your doctor may adjust your medication dosage or add another medication to your treatment plan based on your cholesterol levels and overall cardiovascular risk. It is important to discuss any concerns you have about your cholesterol levels or medications with your doctor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Based on your cholesterol levels, your HDL or "good" cholesterol is high at 97 mg/dL, while your LDL or "bad" cholesterol is within the recommended range at 99 mg/dL. However, your total cholesterol level is slightly high at 223 mg/dL. The target total cholesterol level for most people is below 200 mg/dL.
Triglycerides are another type of blood fat that can contribute to high cholesterol levels, and your triglyceride level of 134 mg/dL is within the normal range (normal is less than 150 mg/dL).
It is important to note that cholesterol levels are just one aspect of assessing overall cardiovascular risk. Other factors, such as blood pressure, smoking status, and family history, also play a role in determining risk.
Your doctor will take all of these factors into consideration when making treatment recommendations. Vytorin is a combination medication that contains both ezetimibe and simvastatin, and it is commonly used to lower LDL cholesterol levels.
Your doctor may adjust your medication dosage or add another medication to your treatment plan based on your cholesterol levels and overall cardiovascular risk. It is important to discuss any concerns you have about your cholesterol levels or medications with your doctor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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