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LDL cholesterol greater than 160 mg/dL; total cholesterol greater than or at 240 mg/dL
What else can I help you with?
Is cheese a high risk?
If you have a cholesterol problem yes, it can be high risk. Fontina, Cream Cheese, Gouda and Gruyere are known to be very high in cholesterol.
Is margarine a high risk food?
It is high in cholesterol
My cholesterol total is 272 cholesterol LDL is 191 is that high please?
An LDL of 191 is in the somewhat high risk region, and the combined cholesterol total is also in the at higher risk region.
Who is at higher risk for high cholesterol men or women?
men do
What does HDL Cholesterol mean?
HDL Cholesterol stands for "High-density Lipoproteins", which is the `good' cholesterol. A high level of HDL cholesterol in the blood is thought to lower the risk of coronary artery disease.
How is high cholesterol levels a risk factor for ischemia?
Risk of developing coronary artery disease increases as blood cholesterol levels increase. When combined with other factors, the risk is even greater.
What is Borderline high risk LDL cholesterol?
LDL cholesterol 130-159 mg/dL; total cholesterol 200-239 mg/dL
Can high cholesterol kill you?
Having high cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease, which can lead to complications such as heart attacks and strokes that can be life-threatening. It is important to manage and control high cholesterol levels with a healthy lifestyle and possibly medication to reduce this risk.
Can you put on weight if you have high cholesterol?
you normally get high cholesterol when you have an unhealthy diet and poor exersise habits, so if you have high cholesterol you are probably already overweight or at risk of being overweight. however this isn't always the case because cholesterol is also genetic and sometimes even the healthiest diet cannnot change this. if you have high cholesterol, it is extra important to mantain a healthy lifestyle and yes if you are not careful you can gain weight and be at risk for diabetes.
What is the link between obesity high cholesterol and heart disease?
Obesity is a risk factor for developing high cholesterol levels, which in turn increases the risk of heart disease. Excess body weight, especially around the abdomen, can lead to high levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides while lowering HDL (good) cholesterol levels. This imbalance in cholesterol levels can contribute to the buildup of plaque in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular problems.
What lipoprotein most associated with a high risk of heart disease?
LDL, also known as "bad cholesterol" is of greatest concern in atherosclerosis.
How are lipid panels and high cholesterol testing connected?
Both lipid panels and high cholesterol testing are looking for the same thing- they look for high amounts of lipids and cholesterol in the bloodstream. The higher the number, the higher risk for heart disease.
