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I take provastine, today dr gave me these results serum non high density lipoprotein is 4.82,calculated LDL is 4.45 serum cholesterol/HDL ratio is 3.43, serum HDL level is 1.98,cholesterol level is 6.8 and serum triglycerides 0.8.He said not good I am going to up the dose of provastine.

Really worried is this info really bad

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I’m sorry to hear your cholesterol levels are worrying you. My sister recently got her cholesterol results back and her figures were 6.3. Her GP acknowledged that it was “slightly raised” and the normal range should be “5 and under”. She’s been advised to lose some weight as the doctor doesn’t think it’s high enough to be treated with medication, which is probably a good thing. My mum does have a history of cholesterol and is on Atorvastatin for it.

There are different types of cholesterol levels with their own ranges as you’ve pointed out. I’m not familiar with these, but I know there are others on here which are so I hope they will drop by soon to explain in more detail.

All the best.

Tos

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Thank you so much for replying . I do appreciate it. Its worrying when the Dr just gives you a pill a d says 'see how it go's

All the best

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Tos92 have you had your cholesterol blood levels checked too?Are you aware of familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)? FH is an inherited condition which causes raised cholesterol at an early age.

heartuk.org.uk/fh/what-is-fh

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I have heard of it and as far as I’m aware, it doesn’t run in my family.

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Have you had your cholesterol blood levels tested yourself?

Your sister's cholesterol level is quite high.

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The last time my cholesterol was checked, it was within normal limits.

My sister’s GP doesn’t seem to be overly concerned about it at the moment. I believe there are lipid clinics available which conduct genetic testing. This is a potential route to explore if necessary.

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I would probably be asking for a second opinion.

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Hello

Heart UK, a charity has lots of information about cholesterol, including understanding your test results, advice about diet, lifestyle changes and medications that can help reduce your cholesterol blood levels.

heartuk.org.uk/cholesterol/...

Cardiologists advise anybody who has had a cardiac event that their LDL cholesterol blood levels should be below 1.8 mmol/L

My LDL level is 2.1 mmols/L , my total cholesterol is 4.3 mmols/L.

My Cardiologist has just increased my statin, Rosuvastatin for this reason, even though I don't have any permanent blockages in my coronary arteries.

I was originally on pravastatin, however it didn't lower my cholesterol blood levels enough.

Perhaps ask your GP to prescribe a different statin if your cholesterol blood levels remain higher.

Heart UK recommended cholesterol blood levels
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Hi. Thank you so much for that info and taking the time to answerBest wishes

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