What should my cholesterol be?
*LDL - Low Density Lipoprotein
HDL - High Density Lipoprotein
TG - Triglyerides
Cholesterol
What is it? Cholesterol and triglyceride are fatty substances found in the blood. There are 3 major kinds of cholesterol:
• LDL (low density lipoprotein) this is a "bad" cholesterol
• HDL (high density lipoprotein) this is a "good" cholesterol
• TG (triglyceride) this is a "bad" fat
When the cholesterol from LDL is deposited into the walls of blood vessels, this leads to a condition called atherosclerosis and a narrowing of blood vessels. Atherosclerosis can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
Risk Factors
Controllable
• High blood pressure
• Smoking (tobacco)
• Physical inactivity
• Obesity
• Diabetes
Uncontrollable
• Age: Women over 55 years old, Men over 45 years old
• Family History
High cholesterol increases the risk for:
• strokes
• heart attacks
Patient Information
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