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How much risk I have for heart disease
I have previously having Ldl 147 doctor suggested me to use satins after 2 months now my Ldl is 131 but I also had drastic change in Hdl previously it was 55 and now came down to 34.
I won't smoke, drink or not a junk food/ non veg eater. Please suggest me how do I improve my Hdl immediately.
My previous reading (2 April)
HDL - 55
Ldl-147
Triglycerides-134
Hdl/total cholesterol 4.2
My current reading(25 June)
Hdl-34
LDL-131
Triglycerides-103
Hdl /total cholesterol-5.5
I'm worried please suggest.
I don't have diabetes.
Regards
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Dr. Rajni Sharma
Cardiologist
21 yrs exp
Delhi
There is generally no pharmacotherapy given for increasing HDL, can increase your rosuvastatin/ atorvastatin dose. Exercise with antioxidants, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids could be tried
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