LDL Cholesterol: Definition, Risks, and How to Lower It - WebMD
2024年7月17日 · Conditions like diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney disease, familial hypercholesterolemia, and HIV can raise your LDL levels. Over time, high LDL can lead to cardiovascular disease and stroke.
What To Know About LDL Cholesterol: The "Bad" Cholesterol
2023年10月23日 · An LDL level above 100 mg/dL raises your risk of cardiovascular disease. Healthcare providers check your cholesterol levels through a simple blood test called a lipid panel. When you receive your results, it’s important to talk to …
Lower Your LDL - American Heart Association
Home. Health Topics. Cholesterol. HDL, LDL Cholesterol and Triglycerides. Lower Your LDL. When it comes to LDL (bad) cholesterol, lower is better. Lower yours to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke for you or someone you love. Talk to your doctor about getting tested. Video: Lower Your LDL. Watch the video in Spanish.
High cholesterol - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年1月11日 · High cholesterol can be inherited, but it's often the result of unhealthy lifestyle choices, which make it preventable and treatable. A healthy diet, regular exercise and sometimes medication can help reduce high cholesterol.
What Causes High LDL? - Verywell Health
2023年5月7日 · Optimal LDL cholesterol levels are below 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Anything over 160 mg/dL is considered high, and an LDL levels of 190 mg/dL and up is dangerously high. When you have too much LDL cholesterol in …
LDL cholesterol: What it is and how to lower its levels
2021年4月29日 · LDL cholesterol is low-density lipoprotein, and if levels are too high, a person could be at risk of cardiovascular disease. Learn more about LDL cholesterol and how to reduce it.
Hypercholesterolemia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
2022年8月1日 · Hypercholesterolemia is a lipid disorder in which your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol, is too high. This makes fat collect in your arteries (atherosclerosis), which puts you at a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
What Your Cholesterol Levels Mean | American Heart Association
2024年2月16日 · Studies suggest that an optimal total cholesterol level is about 150 mg/dL, with LDL-C at or below 100 mg/dL, and adults with LDL-C in this level have lower rates of heart disease and stroke. Talk to your health care professional. If you’re healthy, aim for …
LDL: The "Bad" Cholesterol - MedlinePlus
2024年3月22日 · If you have a high LDL level, this means that you have too much LDL cholesterol in your blood. This extra LDL, along with other substances, forms plaque. The plaque builds up in your arteries; this is a condition called atherosclerosis. Coronary artery disease happens when the plaque buildup is in the arteries of your heart.
High cholesterol - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2023年1月11日 · In the United States, cholesterol levels are measured in milligrams (mg) of cholesterol per deciliter (dL) of blood. In Canada and many European countries, cholesterol levels are measured in millimoles per liter (mmol/L). To interpret your …