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Hyper Genetic Disorder Causes Elevated Cholesterol

Health Encyclopedia: High Cholesterol Diagnosis And Testing

Diagnosis

A blood test for cholesterol should include the entire lipoprotein profile: LDL, total cholesterol, HDL, and triglycerides. It is very difficult to measure LDL levels by themselves, but LDL levels can be reliably calculated using total cholesterol and HDL levels.

To obtain a reliable cholesterol reading, experts advise:

Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours before the test.
Do not eat or drink anything but water for 12 hours beforehand.
If the test results are abnormal, a second test should...

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Expert & Community Posts

Familial Hypercholesterolemia: It’s Not All Your Fault

By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...disease will still be expressed. Autosomal dominant genetic diseases only need one bad gene to... Read more »

What is LDL Apheresis?

By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

In my last blog concerning the genetic disorder called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), I... Read more »

Vytorin® Crash and Burn? Is cholesterol dead?

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

The makers of Vytorin®, Merck/Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals, recently issued a controversial... Read more »

Frova and Cholesterol?

By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

Full Question: Frova and CholesterolWhy is cholesterol a risk factor when taking Frova? I... Read more »

Statins and ezetimibe and biomarkers

By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

Several days, ago, it was discussed in the New Jersey Star-Ledger. Then the New York Times. So I... Read more »

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Health Guide

Cholesterol Risk Factors

About half of all American adults have total cholesterol levels over 200 mg/dL. Over 25% have been told by doctors that they have unhealthy levels. Total cholesterol levels have been... Read more »

Cholesterol Treatment and Drugs

In 2004, the National Cholesterol Education Program issued its latest recommendations for cholesterol control and management. These guidelines increase the number of Americans who should be... Read more »

Cholesterol and Other Lipids: References

ReferencesAppel LJ, Sacks FM, Carey VJ, Obarzanek E, Swain JF, Miller ER 3rd, et al. Effects of protein, monounsaturated fat, and carbohydrate intake on blood pressure and serum lipids: results of... Read more »

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: References

ReferencesSimmons BP, Bosch JP, eds. Hands: Strategies for Strong, Pain-Free Hands. Boston, MA: Harvard Health Publications; 2006.US Dept. of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Lost-worktime Injuries... Read more »

Cirrhosis: Causes

...cirrhosis. Once believed to be rare, hereditary hemochromatosis is now considered to be one the most common genetic diseases among Caucasians. Between 2 - 4% of people of European ancestry are... Read more »

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