Total cholesterol of 7.2 mmol/L and LDL cholesterol of 5.09 mmol/L, both of which are high, require active therapeutic intervention.
Cholesterol is one of the components of lipids, and total cholesterol, including cholesteryl esters and free cholesterol, should have an appropriate level of <5.2 mmol/L. When total cholesterol is 5.2-6.19 mmol/L, it is considered to be borderline elevated, and when it is ≥6.2 mmol/L, it is considered to be elevated and requires treatment.
LDL cholesterol is one of the risk factors for atherosclerosis, and the appropriate level should be ≤3.4mmol/L. LDL cholesterol is borderline elevated when it is 3.4~4.1mmol/L, and elevated when it is >4.1mmol/L.
When total cholesterol is 7.2mmol/L and LDL cholesterol is 5.09mmol/L, both of which are high, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, and can be treated with low-fat diet, proper exercise, oral lipid-lowering drugs (atorvastatin), etc., under the guidance of a doctor.