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By Lydia Berens | Oct 26, 1999

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Answered by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB

Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio

The lab that does my lipid profile estimates CHD risk based on my Total Cholesterol/HDL ratio. The lab that does my daughters lipid profile, bases CHD risk on her LDL/HDL ratio. What are the differences, advantages, and the significance of these two different ratios. Why isn't this particular ratio standardized?
Lydia Mae

Tags: Heart, Heart Disease, lipid, Research, treatment

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CCF CARDIO MD - DLB

Oct 26, 1999

The answer largely depends on who you ask. Personally I just use the actual level of LDL and HDL to make any treatment recommendations. I do not use the ratios to determine therapy in an individual, other than for research purposes.

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