LDL-C target values vary from population to population, depending on the disease you have and the risk factors you have. The level of risk for cardiovascular disease varies with different diseases and risk factors. The current lipid test reports used in our hospitals are based on the standard reference values for healthy people and are not applicable to cardiovascular patients. Please assess your health level in relation to your disease and risk factors and keep in mind your LDL-C target value. About 70% of cyclic cholesterol is synthesized by the body itself, and this synthesis is ongoing. That means that even if you eat only low-fat foods, your cholesterol can still be elevated. If your cholesterol is at the target, which is the result of statin control, once you stop the medication, your cholesterol will rise back up to the original level within 1 to 2 weeks. The atherosclerotic plaque will grow again and is prone to rupture, increasing the risk of a recurrence of heart attack. One study showed that those who took statins consistently had 40% fewer angina, heart attacks and sudden deaths than those who did not take them for 2 years. Cholesterol control requires a long-term continuous process, and once the medication is discontinued, the effectiveness of treatment is greatly reduced. Therefore, cardiovascular patients should adhere to long-term, adequate statin therapy.