267 Total Cholesterol
A total cholesterol level of 267 is typically very concerning.
A 40 year old male with 267 Total Cholesterol is in the 95th percentile for total cholesterol. LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides below are calculated by applying the 95th percentile in accordance with Reference Values by Lipid Tools.
193
LDL Cholesterol
35
HDL Cholesterol
288
Triglycerides
267
Total Cholesterol
Is my 267 total cholesterol bad?
The Reference Values by Lipid Tools classifies 267 total cholesterol in the 95th percentile age and sex, meaning that is is worse than 95% of 40 year old males.
The Cleveland Clinic classifies a total cholesterol of 267 as high for 40 year old males.
Age: 40 • male
Does 267 total cholesterol mean I have cardiovascular risk?
There is a 2.99% 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 267 total cholesterol?
You need to discuss high-intensity statins and 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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