Cholesterol HDL LDL Ratio
What you need to know
Why Is Cholesterol Important?
Your blood cholesterol level has a lot to do with your chances of getting heart disease. High triglyceride is one of the major risk factors for heart disease. A risk factor is a condition that increases your chance of getting a disease. In fact, the higher your blood cholesterol level, the greater your risk for developing heart disease or having a heart attack. Heart disease is the number one killer of women and men in the United States. Each year, more than a million Americans have heart attacks, and about a half million people die from heart disease.
..learn moreHDL LDL cholesterol Level
Everyone age 20 and older should have their cholesterol measured at least once every 5 years. It is best to have a blood test called a "lipoprotein profile" to find out your cholesterol numbers. If it is not possible to get a lipoprotein profile done, knowing your total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol can give you a general idea about your cholesterol levels.
..learn moreCholesterol management
A variety of things can affect hdl ldl cholesterol levels. These are things you can do something about...
..learn moreHight cholesterol risk test
In general, the higher your LDL level and the more risk factors you have (other than LDL), the greater your chances of developing heart disease or having a heart attack. Some people are at high risk for a heart attack because they already have heart disease.
..learn moreTreating High Triglyceride
cholesterol-lowering treatment is to lower your triglyceride level enough to reduce your risk of developing heart disease or having a heart attack. The higher your risk, the lower your LDL goal will be.
..learn moreLowering Cholesterol With TLC
TLC is a set of things you can do to help lower your LDL cholesterol. The main parts of TLC are...
..learn moreDrug Treatment
Even if you begin drug treatment to lower your cholesterol, you will need to continue your treatment with lifestyle changes. Once your LDL goal has been reached, your doctor may prescribe treatment for high triglycerides and/or a low HDL level, if present.
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Heart-Healthy Home Cooking Afican American Style - good HDL LDL ratio
Lower your LDL cholesterol level and high HDL
Prepare your favorite African American dishes in ways that protect you and your family from heart disease and stroke. These 20 tested recipes will show you how to cut back on saturated fat, cholesterol, salt, and sodium and still have great-tasting food. Delicious foods from spicy southern barbecued chicken to sweet potato pie are included. 28 pages.
NIH Publication No. 97-3792
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