Is female total cholesterol 7.2 considered the highest

Female total cholesterol of 7.2 millimoles per liter is significantly higher, but not the highest value. The normal range of total cholesterol is usually 2.8-5.2 millimoles per liter, and exceeding 6.2 millimoles per liter can be diagnosed as hypercholesterolemia.

Total cholesterol of 7.2 millimoles per liter is considered moderately elevated and is commonly associated with lifestyle factors such as long-term high-fat diet and lack of exercise. It may also be related to hereditary hypercholesterolemia, hypothyroidism, and other diseases. This situation may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease, but it can usually be effectively controlled through timely intervention. Daily intake of high cholesterol foods such as animal organs and fried foods should be reduced, and foods rich in dietary fiber and omega-3 fatty acids such as oats and deep-sea fish should be increased. In rare cases, total cholesterol may exceed 10 millimoles per liter, which is more common in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia. This group of people often have symptoms such as skin jaundice and early-onset coronary heart disease, and require drug combination therapy. For women with a total cholesterol of 7.2 millimoles per liter, it is recommended to improve the subdivision testing of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, etc., and develop intervention plans based on the cardiovascular risk level under the guidance of a doctor, and use statins if necessary. Regularly reviewing blood lipid indicators and monitoring liver function, combined with aerobic exercise and weight management, can mostly control cholesterol within a safe range.