287 Total Cholesterol
A total cholesterol level of 287 mg/dL is high.
The Cleveland Clinic classifies a total cholesterol of 287 as high for 40 year old males.
A 40 year old male with 287 Total Cholesterol is in the 99th percentile for total cholesterol. LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides below are calculated by applying the 99th percentile in accordance with Reference Values by Lipid Tools.
210
LDL Cholesterol
30
HDL Cholesterol
407
Triglycerides
287
Total Cholesterol
Is 287 total cholesterol bad?
The Reference Values by Lipid Tools classifies 287 total cholesterol in the 99th percentile for age and sex, meaning that it is worse than 99% of 40 year old males.
The Cleveland Clinic classifies a total cholesterol of 287 as high for 40 year old males.
Age: 40 • male
Will I have a heart-attack if my total cholesterol is 287?
There is a 4.29% 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 287 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