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Should I Be Worried About My Cholesterol Levels at Age 61?

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General Physician - Answered on May 02, 2024

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Question by Sunder on Feb 17, 2024Hindi

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Age 61, male, my HDL 62,Trigl.-88, LDL- 141, Non HDL- 142. Any medication is required

Ans: LDL and HDL are both a little elevated. You will likely need a statin but it would help to understand if you have any other risk factors.

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