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2. Lipid profile - Wikipedia

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   A lipid profile or lipid panel is a panel of blood tests used to find abnormalities in blood lipid ( such as cholesterol and triglycerides) concentrations. [not verified in body] The results of this test can identify certain genetic diseases and can determine approximate risks for cardiovascular disease, certain forms of pancreatitis, and other diseases.

3. Cholesterol fluctuations may be a tell-tale sign of dementia

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   The CDC states that around 25 million adults in the United States have high cholesterol — 240 milligrams per deciliter ... to monitor annual lipid profiles or cholesterol levels, with regard to ...

4. The 40 Best Foods for Lowering Your Cholesterol, According to ...

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   Being told that you have elevated cholesterol can feel like a letdown on an otherwise good bill of health. But you aren’t alone—according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...

5. Low-density lipoprotein - Wikipedia

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   where H is HDL cholesterol, L is LDL cholesterol, C is total cholesterol, T are triglycerides, and k is 0.20 if the quantities are measured in mg/dL and 0.45 if in mmol/L. There are limitations to this method, most notably that samples must be obtained after a 12 to 14 h fast and that LDL-C cannot be calculated if plasma triglyceride is >4.52 ...

6. Hypercholesterolemia - Wikipedia

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   Hypercholesterolemia, also called high cholesterol, is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood. [1] It is a form of hyperlipidemia (high levels of lipids in the blood), hyperlipoproteinemia (high levels of lipoproteins in the blood), and dyslipidemia (any abnormalities of lipid and lipoprotein levels in the blood).

7. High-density lipoprotein - Wikipedia

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   The remainder of the serum cholesterol after subtracting the HDL is the non-HDL cholesterol. The concentration of these other components, which may cause atheroma , is known as the non-HDL-C . This is now preferred to LDL-C as a secondary marker as it has been shown to be a better predictor and it is more easily calculated.

8. Blood lipids - Wikipedia

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   Lipid and lipoprotein abnormalities are extremely common in the general population, and are regarded as a highly modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In addition, some forms may predispose to acute pancreatitis. One of the most clinically relevant lipid substances is cholesterol, especially on atherosclerosis and cardiovascular ...

9. The #1 Protein for Heart Health, According to Cardiologists

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   Research has found that people who ate at least 8 ounces of fatty fish per week had more favorable cholesterol profiles (including better HDL cholesterol) than those who ate fewer than 4 ounces of ...