188 Total Cholesterol
A total cholesterol level of 188 is typically not concerning.
A 40 year old male with 188 Total Cholesterol is in the 35th percentile for total cholesterol. LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides below are calculated by applying the 35th percentile in accordance with Reference Values by Lipid Tools.
122
LDL Cholesterol
53
HDL Cholesterol
87
Triglycerides
188
Total Cholesterol
Is my 188 total cholesterol bad?
The Reference Values by Lipid Tools classifies 188 total cholesterol in the 35th percentile age and sex, meaning that is is worse than 35% of 40 year old males.
The Cleveland Clinic classifies a total cholesterol of 188 as normal for 40 year old males.
Age: 40 • male
Does 188 total cholesterol mean I have cardiovascular risk?
There is a 0.81% 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 188 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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