Re: Understanding your Heart Profile

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Thanks for the info, Clara. Even though I'm fighting to get back below goal, my recent blood workup was very encouraging. Total cholesterol was 136 with the HDL being higher than normal and the LDL lower. The triglycerides were 27, so guess I'm doing something right.

Hugs,

Deanna

Understanding your Heart Profile

I got this in a health newsletter that I get on e-mail every day, and thought this would be good to share.

Understanding Your Heart Profile

February is National Heart Health Month During a routine physical, your doctor may take a blood sample for a "lipoprotein" profile. Understanding this profile is key to learning whether you're at high risk for heart disease. A lipoprotein profile shows:

Total cholesterol HDL (good) cholesterol LDL (bad) cholesterol Triglycerides (blood fats)

The American Heart Association recommends the following guidelines for cholesterol and triglyceride level for the general public:

Total cholesterol < 200 mg/dL (anything above 200 mg/dL is considered higher risk) HDL cholesterol > 60 mg/dL (anything below 60 mg/dL is considered higher risk) LDL cholesterol < 100 mg/dL (anything above 100 mg/dL is considered higher risk) Triglycerides < 150 mg/dL (anything above 150 mg/dL is considered high risk)

For those at a higher risk, such as individuals who have sustained a heart attack, the guidelines were recently changed. The recommendation is for LDL levels to be below 70 mg/dL. Based on your specific circumstances, your doctor can recommend diet and exercise changes, medication, or a combination of the two to control your cholesterol and triglyceride levels and lower your risk of heart diseaseEMAIL SUPPORT TEXAS-STYLE!!Visit us on the web: http://www.texastops.org

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