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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
Related Questions
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
How long can you go with uncontrolled high cholesterol?
People had the risk of develpoing heart diseases had uncontrolled cholesterol for 7 years or more.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
How bad is 220 cholesterol?
No, 220mg/dl is boderline high.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
How do I maintain normal cholesterol levels?
By eating right and exercising everyday to ensure there no further build up of plaque.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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