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LDL Cholesterol
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LDL Cholesterol
, Low Density Lipoprotein
See Also
Hyperlipidemia
Calculation (Accurate if Triglycerides < 400 mg/dl)
LDL =
Total Cholesterol
- HDL - (
Triglyceride
/ 5) or
LDL =
Total Cholesterol
- HDL - VLDL
Interpretation
Normal
Range: under 160 mg/dl
Normal range dependent on
Cardiac Risk Factor
s
Causes
Increased
Primary hyperlipoproteinemia
High fat diet
Acute
Myocardial Infarction
Obstructive
Liver
Disease (Primary biliary
Cirrhosis
)
Hypothyroidism
Nephrotic Syndrome
Diabetes Mellitus
Anabolic Steroid
use
Medications
Progestin
s
Thiazide Diuretic
s
Causes
Decreased
Abetalipoproteinemia
Advanced liver disease
Malnutrition
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