223 Total Cholesterol
A total cholesterol level of 223 is typically somewhat concerning.
A 40 year old male with 223 Total Cholesterol is in the 73rd percentile for total cholesterol. LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides below are calculated by applying the 73rd percentile in accordance with Reference Values by Lipid Tools.
154
LDL Cholesterol
43
HDL Cholesterol
147
Triglycerides
223
Total Cholesterol
Is my 223 total cholesterol bad?
The Reference Values by Lipid Tools classifies 223 total cholesterol in the 73rd percentile age and sex, meaning that is is worse than 73% of 40 year old males.
The Cleveland Clinic classifies a total cholesterol of 223 as borderline high for 40 year old males.
Age: 40 • male
Does 223 total cholesterol mean I have cardiovascular risk?
There is a 1.56% 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 223 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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