Re: aspirin as a preventative --- basic query

From: Griffin (nospam_at_here.net)
Date: 08/30/04 

Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 12:49:58 GMT

On 2004-08-29 19:01:01 -0400, "MB" <mel@prodigy.invalid.net> said:

> I don't have the figures in front of me, but the LDL/HDL figures are not
> really good as I recall.

Then aspirin therapy is probably a good idea.

> In fact, we discussed whether or not I should be on cholest. lowering
> medications. In my docs opinion, given all the info, we decided not to, but
> it is definitely an option.

Without knowing the actual numbers, I can't make any recommendations.
However, your own doctor knows you best. If your cholesterol is high,
you definitely need to have a plan for bringing it down. Hopefully at
this stage, since you've decided not to take medicine, you will be
trying to eat a balanced, healthy diet (low in saturated fats, high in
fiber, and including plenty of cold-water fish which are rich in omega
fatty acids), increase your level of cardiovascular exercise (a minimum
of 30 minutes three times per week), and (if appropriate) lose some
weight. These will all have beneficial effects on lowering LDL and
raising HDL. Your doctor should recheck your cholesterol in 3-6 months,
and if diet and lifestyle modifications are not working, medication
(particularly a statin) should be given serious consideration, with the
goal of achieving and maintaining your lipid goals. Good luck.

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