I have submitted my brother lipid profile report. His cholesterol and LDL levels are high. Could you please suggest appropriate treatment or management options?

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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Recommend low fat diet, more fiber, exercise, no smoking. Recheck in 3 months. If high persists, lipid lowering medication may be needed.

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