Q My ldl is 132, hdl is 35 and total choleshtol is 190 do i have chance of stroke or heart attack?
According the readings given by you, it can be assumed that you are at borderline risk of developing stroke or heart attack. Though your total cholesterol is within normal limit, your LDL is borderline high, which put you at risk of forming blood clots. LDL easily form plaques at inner linings of blood vessels, and hence it is a risk factor for developing blockages in arteries, including arteries supplying brain and heart. Your HDL levels are normal too, but it will be okay if they are above 60 mg/dl, as it is considered as protective against heart diseases. The only thing to worry about for you is your LDL levels. You can reduce these by some effective lifestyle and diet changes. Also your more detailed history, family history, general health status and physical examination by your doctor will give more accurate idea about you bearing risk of stroke and heart attack. This will make the idea more clear than by interpreting it on the basis of this single report.