Mildly clogged arteries,LDL 3.52mmol/L, if lifestyle interventions are ineffective and risk factors such as coronary heart disease are present medication is recommended.
LDL 3.52mmol/L is relatively high, and there is already a mild blockage of the arteries, this situation is necessary to intervene. Usually the first consideration is to improve the patient’s lifestyle, which mainly includes avoiding oily diet, increasing the intake of fresh fruits and vegetables, quitting smoking and drinking, and increasing physical exercise as appropriate.
If lifestyle intervention is ineffective, or if there are risk factors such as coronary heart disease, hypertension, cerebral infarction, diabetes, etc., lipid-lowering drugs are usually recommended. Including statins such as atorvastatin, ezetimibe, etc., but also consider injecting PCSK9 inhibitor iloyuzumab, etc. to reduce blood lipids.
It is recommended to consult a doctor in time to standardize the diagnosis and treatment. The use of medication should be under the guidance of a doctor.