2024年7月19日 · Your cholesterol levels show how much cholesterol is circulating in your blood. Your HDL (“good” cholesterol) is the one number you want to be high (ideally above 60). Your …

2024年7月17日 · LDL cholesterol is often called the “bad” cholesterol because it collects in the walls of your blood vessels, raising your chances of health problems like a heart attack or …

2023年12月16日 · Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) carry cholesterol through your bloodstream. LDL is called “bad” cholesterol because high amounts can form plaques in your blood vessels, …

This build-up is called atherosclerosis and can lead to coronary artery disease, carotid artery disease, or peripheral artery disease. In short, having high LDL levels could cause chest pain, …

2024年12月23日 · An LDL level above 100 mg/dL raises your risk of cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) disease. Healthcare providers check your cholesterol levels (including LDL) …

2021年4月29日 · LDL cholesterol is low-density lipoprotein, and if levels are too high, a person could be at risk of cardiovascular disease. Learn more about LDL cholesterol and how to …

A total cholesterol level of 171 mg/dL is considered optimal. Optimal total cholesterol is associated with better health and a lower risk of heart disease. Your total cholesterol is calculated by …

What does an LDL level of 170 mean? Are there any symptoms associated with this LDL level? A level of 170 mg/dL is considered high. Although cholesterol serves several important functions, …

2024年5月13日 · Healthy adults should have their cholesterol levels checked regularly with a blood test called a lipid profile, which includes: total, LDL (low-density lipoprotein), and HDL …

When it comes to LDL (bad) cholesterol, lower is better. Lower yours to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke for you or someone you love. Talk to your doctor about getting tested. …