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Preparing For A Cholesterol Test
- High Cholesterol Diagnosis and Testing
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Lifestyle changes (such as diet, weight control, exercise, and smoking cessation) are the first line of defense for treating unhealthy cholesterol levels. If levels still remain high, drug treatment is an effective next step. However, while statins have been shown to slow the rate of atherosclerotic progression, they have not yet been shown to reverse heart disease.
Reducing LDL (bad cholesterol) and total cholesterol levels, while at the same time boosting HDL (good cholesterol)...
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LDL Cholesterol Test
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein. It's also sometimes called "bad" cholesterol. Lipoproteins are made of fat and protein. They carry... Read more »
HDL: The Good Cholesterol
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein. It's also sometimes called "good" cholesterol. Lipoproteins are made of fat and protein. They carry... Read more »
Cholesterol Test and Lipid Profile
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A total cholesterol test measures all the cholesterol in your blood.Cholesterol is a soft, wax-like substance found in all parts of the body. Your... Read more »
VLDL Cholesterol Tests
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
VLDL stands for very low density lipoprotein. Lipoproteins are substances made of cholesterol, triglycerides, and proteins. They move cholesterol,... Read more »
Cholesterol Test Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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