Do I need to take medication for these readings?

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My doctor was upset today because I did not take his advice immediately to add more pills to my
existing regimen.

These readings are: LDL-direct 4.07

155 mg/dl

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Cholesterol 6.58

255 mg/dl

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Triglycerides 2.36

209 mg/dl

(conversion factors can be found on my web site)

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Any other views?

Sounds like you have MetS based on what I recollect about your being overweight and having high
blood pressure. I would guess your HDL is probably low (less than 45 mg/dl or 1.16 mmol).

You should listen to your doctor about using medications (along with low fat/chol to improve your
lipid profile). Perhaps if you lose weight, you might have a chance at coming off of some of the
medications including the BP meds.

Ask your doctor about the 2PD approach:

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Thank You,

You are welcome :-)

Humbly,

Andrew

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Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
Board-Certified Cardiologist
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