229 Total Cholesterol
A total cholesterol level of 229 is typically somewhat concerning.
A 40 year old male with 229 Total Cholesterol is in the 77th percentile for total cholesterol. LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides below are calculated by applying the 77th percentile in accordance with Reference Values by Lipid Tools.
159
LDL Cholesterol
42
HDL Cholesterol
162
Triglycerides
229
Total Cholesterol
Is my 229 total cholesterol bad?
The Reference Values by Lipid Tools classifies 229 total cholesterol in the 77th percentile age and sex, meaning that is is worse than 77% of 40 year old males.
The Cleveland Clinic classifies a total cholesterol of 229 as borderline high for 40 year old males.
Age: 40 • male
Does 229 total cholesterol mean I have cardiovascular risk?
There is a 1.7% 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 229 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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