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High LDL cholesterol

2017-08-10 14:37:55
Got my lipid profile results just now: Total Cholesterol 203 HDL 41.6 Triglycerides 135 LDL Cholesterol 134.4 Non HDL cholesterol 161.4 Chol/HDL Chol Ratio 4.9 Do I need to take medicines to control my cholesterol or diet control is sufficient? Please advice what precautions / steps need to be taken
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Diet control & exercise

Answered2017-08-13 08:37:15

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