High Density Lipoproteins- Treatment for low HDL cholesterol

Written by Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D

Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Oct 01, 2018

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Treatment guidelines for low HDL cholesterol

In clinical trials involving lowering LDL cholesterol, scientists also studied the effect of HDL cholesterol on atherosclerosis and heart attack rates. They found that even small increases in HDL cholesterol could reduce the frequency of heart attacks.

For each 1 mg/dl increase in HDL cholesterol, there is a 2 to 4% reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease. An HDL level of <40 mg/dl is considered undesirable and measures should be taken to increase it.

Published on Mar 13, 2013
Last Updated on Oct 01, 2018

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Neer19

Is it possible to eat oily food if pluse rate is more then 72 n a day at 19yrs, age.

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habeeb

IS PINEAPPLE IS GOOD FOR CONTROLLING LDH LEVEL

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Sahil75

I have Total/HDL ratio of 5.4, how can I reduce it ?

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Rajeev Goenka

i have total/hdl ratio of 5.13, how can i reduce it ?

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High Density Lipoproteins - Treatment for low HDL cholesterol

High Density Lipoproteins - Treatment for low HDL cholesterol

Treatment guidelines for low HDL cholesterol

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