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How Will You Calculate LDL Cholesterol Goal/risk For CHD ?
This is for those who are worried only that the Cholestrol level is high.
Fri, 25 Feb 2011
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http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/atpiii/calculator.asp?usertype=pub
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Total Cholesterol = HDL + LDL + (Triglycerides x .20)
So, to calculate your LDL means rearranging the formula:
LDL = Total cholesterol - HDL - (Triglycerides x .20)
All the best,
So, to calculate your LDL means rearranging the formula:
LDL = Total cholesterol - HDL - (Triglycerides x .20)
All the best,
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