The treatment of total cholesterol 6.17mmol/L involves dietary control, and for patients with comorbid risk factors such as cardiovascular disease, statins need to be given to lower the total cholesterol level.
The total cholesterol level in normal people is 5.17mmol/L, and 6.17mmol/L exceeds the normal value. Elevated total cholesterol level without any risk factors can be controlled by lifestyle modification without oral medication for the time being. Diet should reduce the intake of high-fat and high-sugar foods, eat more green and fresh vegetables, and strengthen physical exercise.
Patients with elevated total cholesterol levels should be evaluated for risk factors. If accompanied by multiple risk factors, such as atheromatous plaque, smoking, etc., some patients with a clear diagnosis of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, which are high-risk, need to be given lipid-lowering drug therapy, such as atorvastatin, resuvastatin, probucol, etc., to keep the total cholesterol at a lower level.
Patients with elevated lipids should be evaluated for risk under the guidance of a physician and a specific treatment plan should be developed based on the appropriate level of risk.