I'm looking at my lipid profile results, and I'm a bit concerned. My cholesterol is at 132, triglycerides are 227, LDL is 57, HDL is 30, and VLDL is 45. Do these numbers indicate any issues I should be aware of? Would appreciate some advice on how to improve them if necessary.

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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Triglyceride is derranged. Other reports are normal. Advised low fat diet, reduction of butter and ghee in diet, aerobic exercises also low dose of rosuvas 5mg is started and repeat lipid panel is advised after 3 months..

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