132 Total Cholesterol
A total cholesterol level of 132 is typically not concerning.
A 40 year old male with 132 Total Cholesterol is in the 2nd percentile for total cholesterol. LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides below are calculated by applying the 2nd percentile in accordance with Reference Values by Lipid Tools.
71
LDL Cholesterol
77
HDL Cholesterol
38
Triglycerides
132
Total Cholesterol
Is my 132 total cholesterol bad?
The Reference Values by Lipid Tools classifies 132 total cholesterol in the 2nd percentile age and sex, meaning that is is worse than 2% of 40 year old males.
The Cleveland Clinic classifies a total cholesterol of 132 as normal for 40 year old males.
Age: 40 • male
Does 132 total cholesterol mean I have cardiovascular risk?
There is a 0.23% risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack or stroke within 10 years, according to the ASCVD Risk Calculator from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association.
Age: 40 • male • Non-diabetic • Non-smoker • 120 Systolic Blood Pressure
Should I take statins for 132 total cholesterol?
You should discuss modern-intensity statins or lipid lowering therapies with your doctor according to the American College of Cardiology.
Age: 40 • male • Non-diabetic • Non-smoker • 120 Systolic Blood Pressure
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