I have high-ish cholesterol and the genetic marker for heart disease and cannot tolerate any statin currently on the market. Buy I have a low calcium score, a good Endopat result, and a recent very good echocardiogram. My point it that, I'm relying on the available test protocols to keep an eye on things. My cardiologist is reassured so I am too.

My PCP told me of a patient he has who has 'extremely high' cholesterol levels that they've been unable to get lowered. He added that she's also 97 and walks several miles a day including doing her own grocery shopping and housework. And gardens, growing enough vegetables to share with several neighbors. And does short-term foster care for lost pets. In other words, she's doing fine and more than a lot of people a third of her age, lol. I think of her frequently and hope to emulate her at my current age, yet alone in future decades...