2024年2月20日 · A complete cholesterol test — also called a lipid panel or lipid profile — is a blood test that can measure the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. A …

2024年11月7日 · This is why LDL cholesterol also is called the "bad" cholesterol. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol. HDL cholesterol is often called the "good" cholesterol. HDL cholesterol …

2023年1月11日 · Some cholesterol tests don't require fasting, so follow your doctor's instructions. Interpreting the numbers. In the United States, cholesterol levels are measured in milligrams …

2024年1月12日 · For people with a history of heart attack, the desired level may be lower. Higher numbers mean a higher risk of heart disease. To calculate your cholesterol ratio, divide your …

2023年1月11日 · Cholesterol is carried through your blood, attached to proteins. This combination of proteins and cholesterol is called a lipoprotein. There are different types of cholesterol, …

2024年7月6日 · A high blood cholesterol level increases your risk of coronary artery disease. Lower cholesterol most often is better. But rarely, having a very low level of low-density …

A few changes in your diet can reduce cholesterol and improve your heart health: Reduce saturated fats. Saturated fats, found primarily in red meat and full-fat dairy products, raise your …

2022年6月17日 · VLDL cholesterol is usually estimated as a percentage of your triglyceride value. An elevated VLDL cholesterol level is more than 30 milligrams per deciliter (0.77 …

2024年3月7日 · Cholesterol level: Can it be too low? Cholesterol medications: Consider the options; Cholesterol ratio or non-HDL cholesterol: Which is most important? Cholesterol test …

2022年6月7日 · This "good" cholesterol helps remove low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol, from the bloodstream. But niacin isn't for everyone. People who take …