59 year old lady
No signs of FH, well, no symptoms of IHD
Very healthy diet, alcohol intake ok
Non smoker, BP 120/85, no DM
Fasting lipids (checked x2)
Chol = 8.6
Trig = 1.2
HDL = 2.74
Total chol/ HDL ratio = 3.1
LFT / U+E / TFT normal
Has 2 children in their 20's
Do I assume familial and start statin or go by primary
prevention charts (risk <10%)
Many thanks
Rob
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