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There is a conversion calculator for the cholesterols and triglyceride:
https://www.mdapp.co/cholesterol-conversion-calculator-600/
The cardiologist I consulted said if ldl-c can be controlled under 55, there will be little chance for more plaque to build up. Also both cardiologists like statin therapy in place (to stabilize any existing plaques).
I’m finalizing my next step weighing risks vs benefits involved with different meds. May I ask what dose and form of estradiol you are using? Is there a blood level you and your doc are targeting? Do you use bone turnover markers to monitor therapy?
Thanks a lot!
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@mayblin that doesn't make sense to me. The part where you say:
"The cardiologist I consulted said if ldl-c can be controlled under 55, there will be little chance for more plaque to build up. Also, both cardiologists like statin therapy to be in place (to stabilize any existing plaques)." I might disagree. If one has CAD Coronary Artery Disease, that may not be true. I am now on LEVEQIO, which is a notch up, which did lower cholesterol and stopping plaque deposits. Plaque deposits with artery diseases are not entirely controllable, is my understanding without added measures. Keeping cholesterol in line is part of it. Statins are part (I can't take them), drugs like LEVEQIO, exercise and low fat diets.
Happy Valentine's Day! No fatty steaks for this girl! I love restarting the BHRT since last fall! I'm sure the hormones will help with the accelerated bone deterioration experienced after stopping the HRT, at 58, when the old info said we should after being on it for 8 - 10 years. Now we can restart at any age, too!