Asmaa Coustom Show

LDL HDL

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Done by: Asmaa Khalfan Al-Yahyai

Fatema Al-Hajri

Submitted to: Dr.Alaa Sadik

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Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs), also

known as bad cholesterol, keep blood

cholesterol circulating in your

bloodstream, leaving plaque on artery

walls along the way. As this process

develops over time, up goes

atherosclerosis risk. Obviously, lower

LDL cholesterol levels are desirable. home

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 or above

Very highhome

Your optimal LDL level depend on your

other heart disease risk factors. Optimal

levels for one person don’t necessary

mean optimal level for a different

person. It’s necessary to consult your

doctor to determine the optimal LDL

level for you. home

Thank you…

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High-density lipoproteins (HDLs), also known as good cholesterol, act like waste removal carriers. They move the cholesterol from your blood and artery walls to your liver for removal from your body. About 1/3 to 1/4 of blood cholesterol is carried by HDL. For this reason, obviously, higher HDL cholesterol levels are desirable.

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Less than 40 mg/dL (men), 50 mg/dL (women)

Such HDL cholesterol levels are a major risk for heart

60 mg/dL or above Optimal – HDL cholesterol of 60 mg/dL & above is protective

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High triglyceride levels, physical

inactivity, being overweight, obese,

smoking, high carbohydrate intakes,

type two diabetes, some medications

as well as genetic factors can

contribute to low HDL cholesterol

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