Hdl

What is Hdl?

High-density lipoprotein is one of the five major groups of lipoproteins, which, in order of molecular size, largest to smallest, are chylomicrons, very low-density lipoprotein, intermediate-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, and HDL.

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I'm a fit 56 year old woman with a healthy diet. I started HRT a few months ago and now my LDL has skyrocketed to 316, HDL 65. I was not fasting...

doctor1 MD

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Please repeat the tests in another laboratory

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Dear Ms,

I suggest that you repeat the tests in another laboratory as...

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my total cholesterel is 156 but my hdl is 64 should I double my medicine

doctor1 MD

Brief Answer:
No need

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Dear Dlingo , I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but there is no need to...

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Just found out that my cholesterol is 366. If my triglycerides are 85 and HDL is 100, what does it mean if my LDL is...

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Yes

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Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

Your total cholesterol score is calculated using the following equation:...

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