187 Total Cholesterol
A total cholesterol level of 187 is typically not concerning.
A 40 year old male with 187 Total Cholesterol is in the 34th percentile for total cholesterol. LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides below are calculated by applying the 34th percentile in accordance with Reference Values by Lipid Tools.
121
LDL Cholesterol
53
HDL Cholesterol
86
Triglycerides
187
Total Cholesterol
Is my 187 total cholesterol bad?
The Reference Values by Lipid Tools classifies 187 total cholesterol in the 34th percentile age and sex, meaning that is is worse than 34% of 40 year old males.
The Cleveland Clinic classifies a total cholesterol of 187 as normal for 40 year old males.
Age: 40 • male
Does 187 total cholesterol mean I have cardiovascular risk?
There is a 0.79% 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 187 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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