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LIPID PROFILE

A lipid profile is a group of tests to determine the risk of coronary artery disease. These tests have been shown to be good indicators of whether or not someone is likely to have a heart attack and or stroke caused by blocked vessels.


LDL CHOLESTEROL

LDL cholesterol can accumulate on the walls of arteries and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. This is why LDL cholesterol is commonly referred to as the “bad” cholesterol. The lower the LDL cholesterol number the better. A level of less than 100 is considered optimal. Anything over 160 is considered high.

HDL CHOLESTEROL

HDL cholesterol protects against heart disease by taking “bad” cholesterol out of the blood and keeping it from accumulating in the arteries. HDL cholesterol is commonly referred to as the “good” cholesterol. The higher the HDL cholesterol number the better. A level of at least 60 is considered optimal. Men with less than 40 and women with less than 50 are considered at risk for heart disease.

TRIGLYCERIDES

Triglycerides are the chemical form in which most fat exists in food and in the body. A high triglyceride level has been linked to the occurrence of coronary artery disease in some people. Triglyceride levels of less than 150 are considered normal. Anything over 200 is considered high.

TOTAL CHOLESTEROL

Total cholesterol is a measure of both the HDL and LDL cholesterol and other lipid components in the blood. Total cholesterol levels of less than 200 are desirable. Anything over 240 is considered high.




DISCLAIMER

As with all interpretation of medical tests, results are best interpreted by your physician and are meant to be a guide in determining underlying medical conditions and individually do not provide diagnosis.


 

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