Lipid disorders; Hyperlipoproteinemia; Hyperlipidemia; Dyslipidemia; Hypercholesterolemia
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It is important to work with your health care provider to set your cholesterol goals. General targets are:
Do you know what triglycerides are? Triglycerides are that number included at the end of every cholesterol panel. You know, the one your... Read more »
In the past two weeks, I have had several doctors’ appointments. Just routine visits really, checking in with my primary care doctor,... Read more »
There's a new risk factor for heart disease-and it's not high cholesterol. It's rapidly skyrocketed into first place as the number one most... Read more »
Jack had been told again and again that there was absolutely nothing wrong with his cholesterol panel. His numbers: Total cholesterol 198... Read more »
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High blood cholesterol is one of the four major risk factors for coronary heart disease (cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, and sedentary... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lipid disorders; Hyperlipoproteinemia; Hyperlipidemia; Dyslipidemia; Hypercholesterolemia Treatment There are steps everyone can take to... Read more »
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Lipid disorders; Hyperlipoproteinemia; Hyperlipidemia; Dyslipidemia; Hypercholesterolemia Prevention A healthy lifestyle can help... Read more »
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Cholesterol is a fat (also called a lipid) that your body needs to work properly. Cholesterol levels that are too high can increase your chance of... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lipoprotein/cholesterol analysis; Lipid profile; Lipid panel; Hyperlipidemia - testing; Coronary risk profile References Expert Panel on... Read more »