What is the name of a doctor who takes a persons blood to see if they have high cholesterol?

What is HDL in reference to cholesterol?

High Density Lipoprotein, the "good" cholesterol. This is the kind of cholesterol that clears the plaque from blood vessels and takes it to the liver to be destroyed or recycled.

How can you test cholesterol?

Having a blood test will test your cholesterol level. Before getting your blood drawn make sure to have your cholesterol test done in the test tubes with the red top or speckled top. Both tubes test for cholesterol levels and is combined with other tests that test for lipids and triglycerides.

What is blood test?

A blood test is a test that the doctor takes a sample of your blood to test it to see if you have any medical conditions or diseases, etc.

Does white rice decrease cholesterol absorption?

It takes all your cholesterol away

How atorvastatin work in human body?

Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme in the liver that your body uses to make cholesterol. When less cholesterol is produced, the liver takes up more cholesterol from the bloodstream. This results in lower levels of cholesterol circulating in your blood. Lipitor - Atorvastatin is used with diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat intake) to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in your blood. Accumulation of cholesterol and fats along the walls of your arteries (a process known as atherosclerosis) decreases blood flow and, therefore, the oxygen supply to your heart, brain, and other parts of your body. Lowering your blood level of cholesterol and fats may help to prevent heart disease, angina (chest pain), strokes, and heart attacks.

If a women is pregnant then its necessary that's the vomoting takes place with blood?

Not as far as I have seen. Go see a doctor.

What is the difference between bad and good cholesterol?

Bad cholesterol is low-density lipoprotein which can clog arteries and cause heart disease. Good cholesterol is high-density lipoprotein which takes cholesterol from the blood into the liver.

Where does oxygenated blood take oxygen?

well im not quite sure BUT i think it takes it to the hospital. Believe me im a proffesional doctor.

What pill is green with PRA 40 ON ONE SIDE AND THE OTHER APO?

Brand NameApo-PravastatinCommon NamepravastatinHow does this medication work? What will it do for me?Pravastatin belongs to the family of medications known as cholesterol-lowering drugs. It is used in addition to diet and exercise to lower high cholesterol levels. Pravastatin works by blocking an enzyme that is needed to make cholesterol in the liver. Therefore, less cholesterol is made and levels of cholesterol in the blood decrease. Lowering cholesterol levels in the blood has been shown to reduce the risks associated with heart disease such as heart attack.Pravastatin can be used to reduce the risk of death, heart attacks, stroke, and angioplasty for people with heart disease and normal to moderately high cholesterol. It is also used to reduce the risk of heart attacks and death for people with high cholesterol who do not already have heart disease.The medication usually takes about 4 weeks to have a significant effect on the cholesterol level in your blood. After this time, your doctor will likely send you for a lab test to check for changes in your cholesterol levels.Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have high cholesterol too. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.How should I use this medication?Before starting pravastatin, you should be placed on a cholesterol-lowering diet. If appropriate, a program of weight control and physical exercise should be implemented.The recommended dose of pravastatin ranges from 10 mg to 80 mg daily taken with or without food in a single dose at bedtime.Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.For best results in lowering your cholesterol, it is very important that you follow closely the diet suggested by your doctor. It is also very important that this medication be taken regularly, exactly as prescribed by the doctor. If you miss a dose of this medication take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Never double up on doses.

What does a bmi scale do?

The bmi scale is not an actual device that your doctor would have. It is a mathematical equation that takes into account a persons height an weight and determines where they fall on the body mass index.

What do you call a person who takes your blood pressure?

Usually, a nurse does that. Medical receptionists can also do that though.

What exactly is a blood pressure and how does it work?

At an exam with your doctor, they will put a cuff on your arm and inflate it just enough to feel the pressure, then the cuff is let go to deflate. The time it takes for your body to deflate that cuff counts as your blood pressure, counted by the doctor or nurse you will see.