269 Total Cholesterol
A total cholesterol level of 269 mg/dL is high.
The Cleveland Clinic classifies a total cholesterol of 269 as high for 40 year old males.
A 40 year old male with 269 Total Cholesterol is in the 96th percentile for total cholesterol. LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides below are calculated by applying the 96th percentile in accordance with Reference Values by Lipid Tools.
195
LDL Cholesterol
33
HDL Cholesterol
297
Triglycerides
269
Total Cholesterol
Is 269 total cholesterol bad?
The Reference Values by Lipid Tools classifies 269 total cholesterol in the 96th percentile for age and sex, meaning that it is worse than 96% of 40 year old males.
The Cleveland Clinic classifies a total cholesterol of 269 as high for 40 year old males.
Age: 40 • male
Will I have a heart-attack if my total cholesterol is 269?
There is a 3.3% 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 269 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