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Health Encyclopedia: High Cholesterol Diagnosis And Testing
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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...
Expert & Community Posts
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Health Guide
Heart Attack Risk Factors
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...now used in more cases.Keep Blood Pressure Low. People in normal health should have a blood pressure reading of 120/80 mm Hg or less. According to the latest guidelines, blood pressure readings of... Read more »High Blood Pressure: Diagnosis
...through the artery and then change in tone and volume as the cuff is deflated.If a first blood pressure reading is above normal, the health professional may take two or more measurements separated... Read more »Images
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