268 Total Cholesterol
A total cholesterol level of 268 mg/dL is high.
The Cleveland Clinic classifies a total cholesterol of 268 as high for 40 year old males.
A 40 year old male with 268 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.
194
LDL Cholesterol
34
HDL Cholesterol
293
Triglycerides
268
Total Cholesterol
Is 268 total cholesterol bad?
The Reference Values by Lipid Tools classifies 268 total cholesterol in the 95th percentile for age and sex, meaning that it is worse than 95% of 40 year old males.
The Cleveland Clinic classifies a total cholesterol of 268 as high for 40 year old males.
Age: 40 • male
Will I have a heart-attack if my total cholesterol is 268?
There is a 3.14% 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 268 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