My Mom has been feeling breathless for a while now. We got a eco test done and got notified that her heart is enlarged and a bit weak and is working to 25% of its ability. Shes 50 and has BP and light diabetic. Im really concerned. Is it curable? How risky it is? Is it alarming?

I am 27 years old male and few months back during my regular checkup I was diagnosed with High cholesterol levels of LDL - 190 , HDL - 40 , Total cholesterol - 280 , Triglycerides - 90 , VIT B12 - 80.  Doctor prescribed me with Crestor 20 mg and I took it for 3 months which reduced my Ldl count to normal but significantly increased my SGPT and SGOT levels. Then I took Prelipid Abbott company med which brought back my cholesterol levels to normal . But while taking these medicines I had constant muscle pain and anxiety and not a good feeling at all . I am regular lawn tennis player past 3 years . My father , uncle all have a history of high cholestrol. I want to know if I really need to take a statin or Prelipid for my whole life to keep my cholesterol level normal . I dont  feel like taking medicines but when I stop them cholesterol levels jumps again . Please advice me what should I do and is medication really necessary . Is there any other way out of it ?? Please advice me.

u have to continue with tab crestor 20 mg at bedtime continuosly ,and recheck the lipid panel once in 3 months, better to continue with the medications.Regular aerobic exercises, protein diet is advised.Alcholol and smoking cessation is needed.Also use of butter and ghee is not advised

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Ramipril can sometimes cause cough as a side effect. If it is too severe, then the medication may need to be replaced with another anti-hypertensive. It is best to consult your regular cardiologist before making any changes to your regular medication.

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