Had my semiannual checkup today and we went through the usual pointless conversation:
"I'd really like to see you on a statin"
"Not a chance"
"OK, next topic ..."
As some here may remember, I'm an extreme skeptic about statins and the cholesterol hypothesis in general. My total cholesterol and LDL levels have always been high, but my HDL and triglyceride levels are outstanding, which is all I care about.
Anyway, the doc brought up a new one this morning, with a wink since he knew what my reaction would be. It seems that some prominent cardiologists are going far beyond the standard LDL goal of 100 or less, and now want your LDL level to be less than your age. Why? Because they have new drugs that can bring it down that low.
"I'd really like to see you on a statin"
"Not a chance"
"OK, next topic ..."
As some here may remember, I'm an extreme skeptic about statins and the cholesterol hypothesis in general. My total cholesterol and LDL levels have always been high, but my HDL and triglyceride levels are outstanding, which is all I care about.
Anyway, the doc brought up a new one this morning, with a wink since he knew what my reaction would be. It seems that some prominent cardiologists are going far beyond the standard LDL goal of 100 or less, and now want your LDL level to be less than your age. Why? Because they have new drugs that can bring it down that low.