Should I take lipid-lowering drugs for LDL 4.32?

With LDL 4.32mmol/L, lipid-lowering medication is usually required, but it cannot be generalized. The normal range of LDL is between 3.4~4.1mmol/L, while LDL 4.32mmol/L belongs to the elevated level, which may lead to the formation of arterial wall and cause atherosclerosis, commonly found in familial hypercholesterolemia, mixed hyperlipoproteinemia and other diseases, which need to be taken seriously and timely consultation. Usually when LDL 4.32mmol/L is accompanied by other factors such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus, etc.; it is usually necessary to take lipid-lowering drug therapy, such as atorvastatin and resuvastatin. However, it can not be generalized, if only a transient increase in LDL, through moderate exercise, reduce the intake of animal offal, fatty meat, etc., is conducive to the lowering of the indicators, it is recommended that regular review. When LDL cholesterol is elevated and you do not know whether you need to take medication to control it and to what extent, it is recommended that you consult a doctor in time for a comprehensive assessment of your condition and formulation of a treatment plan.