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What Do the Test Scores Mean?
You got your test scores back--now what does all that gibberish mean? To interpret your readings, the American Heart Association and Prevention offer the following guidelines.
If your total cholesterol is less than 100 mg/dL and you have no other risk factors, you're not very likely to develop heart disease. On the other hand, a reading in the borderline range is reason for caution. Even if you have no other risk factors, you should try to get your total cholesterol below 200 mg/dL.
If your total cholesterol falls in the high category, it's definitely a red flag. It means you're even more likely to develop heart disease than someone in the borderline category. You may be especially vulnerable if you have other risk factors. You should consult your doctor about further testing and treatment options.
If your LDL reading is in the borderline-high or high categories, your doctor will evaluate your other risk factors to determine if you need to lower your LDL level.
Desirable: 45 mg/dL or higher
On average, men have HDL in the range of 40 to 50 mg/dL; women, in the range of 50 to 60 mg/dL. Your doctor can tell you if you need to raise your HDL level.
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