Test your
Cholesterol Total/Cholesterol HDL
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Cholesterol Total/Cholesterol HDL?
It's included in the HealthieOne Complete test.
Cholesterol Total/Cholesterol HDL
Explanation: The Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio is a key indicator of heart disease risk. It compares the total amount of cholesterol to HDL (“good” cholesterol), which helps remove excess cholesterol from arteries. A lower ratio is better, indicating a healthier balance of cholesterol. Since cholesterol is synthesized in the liver, this ratio also provides an indicator of liver health.
Test purpose: This ratio is used to:
- Assess cardiovascular risk more accurately than total cholesterol alone.
- Predict the likelihood of heart disease and stroke.
- Monitor cholesterol levels and effectiveness of lifestyle changes or medications.
An ideal ratio is less than 3.5 which indicates a low risk of heart disease.
Ratios of 3.5 to 5.0 are associated with a moderate risk of heart disease and lifestyle changes may be recommended.
Ratios above 5.0 are associated with an increased risk of heart disease and treatment may be needed.
Other information about this test: Johns Hopkins, University of Rochester Medical Center
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