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To: therut

” prevention of heart attack and stroke in those over 65. Who to believe???”

I’m 89 and don’t take statins. Am i at risk?

My HDL is 38mg/dl
My LDL is 98mg/dl

I only take a BP pill if Systolic is above 120
And that’s not very often.

That’s the extent of my Presciptions

Have not had a cold or flu in the last 14 years.
I do take supplements, but those are by my choice.


34 posted on 09/26/2015 7:56:25 PM PDT by topspinr
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To: topspinr
I’m 89 and don’t take statins. Am i at risk?

If you have made it to 89, you've won the lottery. If I were you, I wouldn't change what you are doing.

That HDL is too low though. Try walking to get it up.

50 posted on 09/26/2015 8:13:42 PM PDT by Rum Tum Tugger
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To: topspinr
I’m 89 and don’t take statins. Am i at risk?

My HDL is 38mg/dl
My LDL is 98mg/dl

Only of living longer. . . Your LDL is good, but your HDL is in the risk range for both men and women.

66 posted on 09/26/2015 9:14:02 PM PDT by Swordmaker ( This tag line is a Microsoft insult free zone... but if the insults to Mac users continue...)
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