2024年7月19日 · What cholesterol levels are tested? Total cholesterol. This is the total amount of cholesterol that’s circulating in your blood. LDL or low-density lipoprotein. This is the “bad” cholesterol that contributes to plaque buildup in your arteries, leading to heart attacks and strokes. HDL or high-density lipoprotein.

Lipoprotein (a) or Lp (a) is a type of LDL or low-density lipoprotein. Researchers have found that high levels of lipoprotein (a) raise your risk of heart disease.

2024年9月18日 · There are two main types of these cholesterol-carrying compounds: High-density lipoproteins (HDL) and low-density lipoproteins (LDL). The body tightly regulates the amount of cholesterol in our blood—but several factors can influence this balance.

2021年1月14日 · Lipoprotein levels above 75 nmol/L or 30 mg/dL indicate an increased risk of hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), heart disease, and stroke. Your doctor will interpret this test, taking into account your medical history, symptoms, and other tests.

2023年12月16日 · Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) carry cholesterol through your bloodstream. LDL is called “bad” cholesterol because high amounts can form plaques in your blood vessels, increasing your risk for...

Two types of lipoproteins carry cholesterol to and from cells. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is often called the “bad” kind. When you have too much LDL cholesterol in your blood, it can join with fats and other substances to build up in the inner walls of your arteries, creating a thick, hard substance called plaque.

2024年11月19日 · Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL): Often referred to as "bad cholesterol," LDL can accumulate in the arteries, forming plaques and restricting blood flow. High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL): Known as "good cholesterol," HDL helps remove LDL cholesterol from the arteries.