- Home
- Lab-Tests specific Q&A
- Lipid Profile Test
- High Cholesterol Levels
What level of high cholesterol requires medication?
What level of high cholesterol requires medication?
What level of high cholesterol requires medication?
You will require medicines if you have already had a heart attack or stroke or have peripheral arterial disease. Your LDL cholesterol level is 190 mg/dL or higher. You are 40-75 years old and have diabetes and an LDL cholesterol level of 70 mg/dL or higher.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Share
Related Questions
What raises your bad cholesterol?
Poor diet, smoking, alcohol and lack of exercise raises your bad cholesterol.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Share
What meat can I eat with high cholesterol?
White meat such as fish, chicken are preferred to keep cholesterol levels in check.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Share
Is it possible to have too low levels of 'bad' cholesterol?
Yes, it is possible to have very low levels of bad cholesterol.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Share
What are the risks of having low blood cholesterol level?
Low density lipoprotein sometimes known as bad cholesterol is linked to various heart diseases espcially strokes and heart attacks.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Share
Is it healthy to have a cholesterol of 140?
Less than 200mg/dl is desirable so 140mg/dl is a good level.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Share
Lipid Profile Test
Lipid Profile Test, Lipid Panel Test, Complete Lipid Profile
- Reports: Same Day
- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required