279 Total Cholesterol
A total cholesterol level of 279 mg/dL is high.
The Cleveland Clinic classifies a total cholesterol of 279 as high for 40 year old males.
A 40 year old male with 279 Total Cholesterol is in the 98th percentile for total cholesterol. LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides below are calculated by applying the 98th percentile in accordance with Reference Values by Lipid Tools.
202
LDL Cholesterol
31
HDL Cholesterol
350
Triglycerides
279
Total Cholesterol
Is 279 total cholesterol bad?
The Reference Values by Lipid Tools classifies 279 total cholesterol in the 98th percentile for age and sex, meaning that it is worse than 98% of 40 year old males.
The Cleveland Clinic classifies a total cholesterol of 279 as high for 40 year old males.
Age: 40 • male
Will I have a heart-attack if my total cholesterol is 279?
There is a 3.88% 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 279 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