Would you treat an isolated elevated total cholesterol in a post-menopausal patient who is otherwise healthy and has no significant CV risk factors?

This is not a simple yes or no question as asked, particularly with the limited information provided. Whether I would pharmacologically treat such a patient would depend on her actual lipid values. What are her LDL, HDL and triglyceride values? On the one hand, a total cholesterol could be elevated ...

I agree fully with Dr. @Dr. First Last's answer. The information provided is not sufficient to provide an answer on what kind of treatment is needed at this time.

To add to the answer already provided by Dr. @Dr. First Last, additional information on "What is the woman's age?", another important qu...