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2. Cholesterol - Wikipedia

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   Cholesterol is the principal sterol of all higher animals, distributed in body tissues, especially the brain and spinal cord, and in animal fats and oils. [3] [4]Cholesterol is biosynthesized by all animal cells [citation needed] and is an essential structural and signaling component of animal cell membranes.

3. 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.

4. Blood test - Wikipedia

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   A blood test is a laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample that is usually extracted from a vein in the arm using a hypodermic needle, or via fingerprick. Multiple tests for specific blood components, such as a glucose test or a cholesterol test , are often grouped together into one test panel called a blood panel or blood work .

5. It’s not just about cholesterol. 1 in 5 have high levels of ...

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   While the specific test is not automatically included in most cholesterol screenings, your doctor can order a separate blood test for it. Just don’t be surprised if the test—which can cost ...

6. Atherosclerosis: What Men Need to Know About Plaque ... - AOL

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   You might receive blood tests to look for risk factors for atherosclerosis. Blood tests might check your: Cholesterol levels. Triglyceride and lipid levels. Blood sugar levels.

7. Dyslipidemia: What It Is & How to Treat It - AOL

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   Dyslipidemia is when the lipids in your blood are too high or too low. Estimates suggest that 53 percent of adults in the U.S. have lipid abnormalities.. Lipids are a type of fat that make up the ...

8. List of medical abbreviations: H - Wikipedia

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   high blood pressure, that is, hypertension: Hb s Ag: Hepatitis B surface antigen: HBV: hepatitis B virus: HC: head circumference hemorrhagic colitis homocysteine HCA: Healthcare Associated, as in HCA-CDI HCAP: health care-associated (or acquired) pneumonia: HCC: hepatocellular carcinoma: HCF: Healthcare Facility HCFA: Healthcare Facility ...

9. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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   High blood pressure (Learn more about How to Lower Blood Pressure.) High cholesterol. Heart disease. Diabetes. Obesity. Sickle cell disease. Not exercising regularly. A sedentary lifestyle ...