Family history. Take a look at your family history. Are there cardiac issues on either side That might help you to understand why your levels are not where you want them to be, And talk to family members who might have more information for you. Genetics will follow us our whole life. Both sides of my family have heart issues and I was doing well at 73. No problem until one night. I woke up in excruciating pain.. I didn’t go to the ER until the next day and I I had two stents put it.. Check things out with your family.