Result letter – cholesterol

[textarea fillable=true]Cholesterol was notable for an LDL ("bad cholesterol") of ******.  This is change from your previous testing on ****** when it was ******.  The goal is to keep this below 100.

We would like your LDL to be lower if possible.  As mentioned above, LDL is the "bad cholesterol" that increases your chance of heart attack or stroke.

You can reduce LDL cholesterol by eating fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, and oats.  They can also come down if you avoid red meat and fried foods.

A medication called a statin can help you reduce your cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.  You ***are/are not*** on a statin.  The recommended dose for the statin called ****** is ******.[/textarea]