Cholestrol Test

Cholesterol Test

You don't need your doctor to determine your cholesterol.

Stroke, heart disease and other cardiac disorders are on the rise. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Fortunately, today, heart disease is preventable. Take action now to reduce your risk of heart disease by focusing on a healthy lifestyle and prevention. Let us help you take proactive responsibility for your heart-health with one or more of the following tests.

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Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the body. Having high "bad" cholesterol means you have too much LDL cholesterol in your blood. LDL cholesterol can build up in your arteries and prevent the blood from getting to your heart. HDL cholesterol is the "good" cholesterol. It carries LDL cholesterol away from your artery walls.

Here is some basic information you should know about cholesterol:

• Too much cholesterol in the blood, or high cholesterol, can be serious. People with high cholesterol are at risk of getting heart disease. This can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
• Only about 25% of cholesterol comes from the foods you eat. The other 75% is made by the body. Factors such as age and family history affect how much cholesterol your body makes.
• People with high cholesterol usually have no symptoms. But it can be detected with a blood test. These tests can also help your doctor predict what your risk for heart disease may be.

Cholesterol levels tend to rise as you get older. Unfortunately, there are usually no signs that you have high cholesterol. But it can be detected with a blood test. These tests can also help your doctor predict what your risk for heart disease may be.

Total Cholesterol Your blood test report will show your cholesterol levels in milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dL). The total number is based on:

• LDL ("bad" cholesterol)
• HDL ("good" cholesterol)
• Triglyceride (a type of fat found in your blood) levels

Total Cholesterol Levels	What It Means
Less than 200 mg/dL	Desirable
200-239 mg/dL	Borderline high risk for heart disease
240 mg/dL and above	High risk for heart disease
240 mg/dL and above	High risk for heart disease

Source: American Heart Association The 2 Types of Cholesterol: LDL and HDL
Bad cholesterol: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) Too much LDL in your blood can clog arteries. This can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.

LDL Cholesterol Levels	What It Means
Less than 100 mg/dL	Optimal
100-129 mg/dL	Near optimal
130-159 mg/dL	Borderline high
160-189 mg/dL	High
190 mg/dL and above	Very high

Source: American Heart Association High levels of HDL can help protect you from a heart attack or stroke. HDL carries cholesterol from the body's tissues to the liver. So, low levels of HDL can increase the risk of heart disease.

HDL Cholesterol Levels	What It Means
Less than 40 mg/dL	High risk for heart disease
40-59 mg/dL	Less risk for heart disease
60 mg/dL	Desirable

Source: American Heart Association Good cholesterol: High-density lipoprotein (HDL) If you're worried about high cholesterol and heart disease, make an appointment. One simple Test can help save your Live.