Units: US SI

LDL Calculated

Total Cholesterol mg/dL
HDL mg/dL
Triglycerides mg/dL
Calculated LDL mg/dL

LDL Cholesterol = Total Cholesterol - HDL - (TG / 5)

Latest LDL Guidelines (NCEP 2004 Update):

  • High Risk (known CAD, known other atherosclerotic dz, diabetes, etc): < 70 mg/dl
  • Moderate Risk (> 1 risk factor): <130 mg/dl
  • Lower Risk (0-1 risk factors): <160 mg/dl

Risk Factors:

  • Diabetes
  • Cigarette smoking
  • HTN (BP 140/90 mm Hg or on antihypertensive medication)
  • Low HDL cholesterol ( < 40 mg/dL)
  • Family history of premature CAD (CAD in male first-degree relative, or father less than 55, or female first-degree relative or mother less than 65)

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