LDL Cholesterol
(range should be 0 - 110)
Typically, as LDL increases, HDL will decrease. LDL is mostly cholesterol. It is usually estimated by utilizing the following formula: cholesterol - (HDL + triglycerides/5). However, if the triglycerides are greater than 400, the formula cannot be utilized and the LDL will be undetermined. Elevated levels of LDL correlates well to increased risk of atherosclerosis and the patient is likely to also be diabetes.
Elevated LDL is treated utilizing the same treatment agents recommended in treating elevated total serum cholesterol and low HDL levels.
HDL/LDL cholesterol ratio is also an important indicator of CVD risk. An LDL/HDL ratio less than 2 is considered ideal. An LDL/HDL ratio between 3 and 2 is considered adequate.
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