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Re: Cholesterol measurements
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Re: Cholesterol measurements
by Gwyne-Spencer-male, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Gwynne Spencer (male) on June 03, 1999 at 09:51:32
Is it physically possible to have a total cholesterol level that is a LOWER number than the sum of the HDL and LDL?
I was told recently that I had the following numbers
Total 206
HDL 44
LDL 177
Tri 48
When I suggested that the numbers did not make sense, the nurse lapsed into some "gobeldy gook" that also made no sense. a test a few months later produced the following numbers which make far more sense to me.
Total 249
HDL 58
LDL 165
Tri 50
Gwynne Spencer
Is it physically possible to have a total cholesterol level that is a LOWER number than the sum of the HDL and LDL?
I was told recently that I had the following numbers
Total 206
HDL 44
LDL 177
Tri 48
When I suggested that the numbers did not make sense, the nurse lapsed into some "gobeldy gook" that also made no sense. a test a few months later produced the following numbers which make far more sense to me.
Total 249
HDL 58
LDL 165
Tri 50
Gwynne Spencer
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Dear Gwynne
The second set of numbers makes sense, the first do not - probably a lab error in either measurement or calculation. Your LDL is high. If you have coronary artery disease, it certainly needs to be treated with medications and diet.
I hope this has been useful. Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck.
Information provided here is of a general nature. Specific diagnoses and treatments can only be made by your doctor. If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE for an appointment with a cardiologist at Desk F15.
Am 80 years old with the following readings:chlosterol 189
triglicerides (triglycerides) 51 mg/dl
HDL 65 mg/dl
LDL 114 MG/D
Famly has history of arteriosceloris. With the above readings and at my age am I at risk.
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