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Cholesterol level is high
My total cholesterol level is 244 and ldl is 173. I am getting palpitation while sleeping. Do i need medication or need to follow a diet.
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Dr. Ajeya N. Ukadgaonkar
Cardiologist
8 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Palpitations have nothing to do with cholesterol. Though your LDL is quite high ,taking medication depends upon your overall risk profile.
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Dr. Arun B S
Cardiologist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Need medicines for high ldl
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Dr. Abhinav Chhabra
Cardiologist
12 yrs exp
New Delhi
If there is no family history of cardiac illness
Try with lifestyle and dietary changes
Repeat lipid profile after 3 months
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