207 Total Cholesterol
A total cholesterol level of 207 is typically somewhat concerning.
A 40 year old male with 207 Total Cholesterol is in the 56th percentile for total cholesterol. LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides below are calculated by applying the 56th percentile in accordance with Reference Values by Lipid Tools.
139
LDL Cholesterol
46
HDL Cholesterol
115
Triglycerides
207
Total Cholesterol
Is my 207 total cholesterol bad?
The Reference Values by Lipid Tools classifies 207 total cholesterol in the 56th percentile age and sex, meaning that is is worse than 56% of 40 year old males.
The Cleveland Clinic classifies a total cholesterol of 207 as borderline high for 40 year old males.
Age: 40 • male
Does 207 total cholesterol mean I have cardiovascular risk?
There is a 1.19% 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 207 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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