Sample of a Chest X-Ray

Great news today! My doctor called with my lab results and found my heart was not enlarged. In addition, my cholesterol and blood sugar are well within normal ranges. Oddly enough, both my HDL and LDL are in the upper ranges for lowest levels of estimated heart disease. Given this information, I am puzzled by the diagnosis of Arteriosclerosis, and what is the underlying cause beyond genetics? I plan to keep these levels low by working harder at my fitness plan and continue changing my eating habits. Lets hope the good news continues. Wish me luck!

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Here are my current stats:

Age: 33

Height: 5'6"

BMI: 52.6 (Calculate your BMI)

Weight: 325.8 (as of July 26, 2010)

Resting BPM: 93

Resting BP: 120/85

Blood Sugar: 89

HDL/LDL/Total Cholesterol Levels: 35/92/149

Simvastatin (Zocor), Cholesterol, and How this Drug is Supposed to Help

Simvastatin Molecule

My doctor, after taking my blood for testing decided to put me on this drug, Simvastatin, often sold under the name Zocor. Essentially, its a Statin, a cholesterol reducing drug.  According to research on this drug and its history, it has many benefits and only a few minor side effects.  It reduces Lower Density Lipids (LDL), what is commonly called "bad cholesterol", by up to 50%.  While I have not seen my cholesterol levels yet, it is easy to assume it will be high given my weight. Hopefully this will assist me in both weight loss, and lowering my cholesterol level.