Lipid Panel

Question 1

High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

Answer 1

“Good” cholesterol: It helps to remove excess cholesterol deposits from the arterial lining.

Higher levels can reduce the incidence of coronary heart disease.

Question 2

High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

norms:

Answer 2

Males 40 mg/dl
Females 50 mg/dl

Question 3

Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

Answer 3

“Bad” cholesterol: It deposits in the arterial lining and compromises blood flow.

Question 4

Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

norms

Answer 4

Desired Level
< 100 mg/dl

Question 5

Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

high:

Answer 5

Borderline high: 130-159 mg/dl

High: 160-189 mg/dl

Very high: 190 mg/dl

Question 6

Triglycerides norms:

Answer 6

Normal < 150 mg/dl

Question 7

Triglycerides high:

Answer 7

Borderline high: 150-199 mg/dl

High: 200-499 mg/dl

Very high: 500 mg/dl

Question 8

Total Cholesterol norms:

Answer 8

Desired Level < 200 mg/dl

Question 9

Total Cholesterol high:

Answer 9

Borderline high: 200-239 mg/dl

High: > 240 mg/dl

Question 10

Cardiovascular disease is the ___ cause of death in the United States

Answer 10

No. 1

Question 11

estimated ____ heart attacks and ____ strokes occurring annually – many in individuals who have no prior symptoms

Answer 11

1.5 million
5 million

Question 12

ischemic event risk factors

Answer 12

age, smoking status, hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, and HDL cholesterol