205 Total Cholesterol
A total cholesterol level of 205 is typically somewhat concerning.
A 40 year old male with 205 Total Cholesterol is in the 54th percentile for total cholesterol. LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides below are calculated by applying the 54th percentile in accordance with Reference Values by Lipid Tools.
137
LDL Cholesterol
46
HDL Cholesterol
111
Triglycerides
205
Total Cholesterol
Is my 205 total cholesterol bad?
The Reference Values by Lipid Tools classifies 205 total cholesterol in the 54th percentile age and sex, meaning that is is worse than 54% of 40 year old males.
The Cleveland Clinic classifies a total cholesterol of 205 as borderline high for 40 year old males.
Age: 40 • male
Does 205 total cholesterol mean I have cardiovascular risk?
There is a 1.16% 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 205 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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