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What Cholesterol Tests Entail
Have you ever had your cholesterol checked?
Did you know that cholesterol tests are different
from other tests? The test is more specific to
calculate the risk of heart disease rather than
diagnosing or monitoring it. If you are at risk for
heart disease, you most surely want to have
advance notice so that you can take medications,
improve your diet and exercise so that you live a
long and healthy life.
Experts state that hardening of the blood vessels
is associated with high cholesterol. This is due to
the LDL cholesterol or low lipoproteins that
accumulate in the blood stream and is the main
causes of heart disease. As a preventive measure,
you should have your cholesterol level checked on
a regular basis. It is in your best interest to have it
checked regularly.
Experts recommend taking the cholesterol tests every three to five years if they have been diagnosed
with high blood cholesterol. This is most generally done in combination of routine physical. Cholesterol
tests are usually done with other tests. These include HDL which is the test for good cholesterol and
LDL, which is the test for bad cholesterol.
Blood samples are taken and other tests are done to be analyzed by a cholesterol testing device.
Cholesterol tests are performed several times a year for those who are on a special diet or low calorie
diet and for others who are taking cholesterol medications. Cholesterol tests are done to document the
progress in lowering cholesterol.
Generally, if you have taken a cholesterol test you already know that the results are grouped according
to:
* Ultimate – a cholesterol level of 200 mg or below is desirable because there is a low risk of heart
disease.
* Borderline and on the high side-- a total cholesterol level of 200 mg to 240 mg is at risk of getting heart
disease. If you are in this range, your doctor will more than likely request additional tests are done.
* Red Flagged as High Risk – a 240 mg cholesterol level is considered to be at a very high risk of getting
heart disease. Your physician will more than likely request additional tests such as a lipid profile. More
than likely, you will be given a prescription for cholesterol medication along with the recommendation
that you start on a low cholesterol diet.
Cholesterol tests are done when your are healthy
because the cholesterol level of an individual who
is ill will more than likely be very low. Physicians
recommend that you wait at least six to eight weeks
after an illness before any tests are done. If you
are unsure, speak to your physician directly so
that the test will be accurate.
Cholesterol is critical to the formation of cells and
other tissues. But if it is high, it could lead to a
stroke. If you have a high cholesterol level, is one
of the primary risk factors of getting heart disease.
If you maintain a healthy diet and exercise on a
regular basis you can lower your cholesterol level.
Also, you may want to consider eating low
cholesterol free foods.
Keep in mind that, it doesn’t give you a blank ticket to eat anything you want because you are eating
cholesterol free foods.
You still need to be conscious of what you eat. It is back to basics and you should eat at least three to
five servings of fruit or vegetables.
Did you know that fruits and vegetables have no cholesterol? Keep in mind that you can eat fruits and
vegetables as snacks, side dishes and as a main dish. Have you thought of making vegetarian dishes as
a main course? Make sure that you wash all fruits and vegetables before eating them.
Have you ever had your cholesterol checked?
Did you know that cholesterol tests are different
from other tests? The test is more specific to
calculate the risk of heart disease rather than
diagnosing or monitoring it. If you are at risk for
heart disease, you most surely want to have
advance notice so that you can take medications,
improve your diet and exercise so that you live a
long and healthy life.
Experts state that hardening of the blood vessels
is associated with high cholesterol. This is due to
the LDL cholesterol or low lipoproteins that
accumulate in the blood stream and is the main
causes of heart disease. As a preventive measure,
you should have your cholesterol level checked on
a regular basis. It is in your best interest to have it
checked regularly.
Experts recommend taking the cholesterol tests every three to five years if they have been diagnosed
with high blood cholesterol. This is most generally done in combination of routine physical. Cholesterol
tests are usually done with other tests. These include HDL which is the test for good cholesterol and
LDL, which is the test for bad cholesterol.
Blood samples are taken and other tests are done to be analyzed by a cholesterol testing device.
Cholesterol tests are performed several times a year for those who are on a special diet or low calorie
diet and for others who are taking cholesterol medications. Cholesterol tests are done to document the
progress in lowering cholesterol.
Generally, if you have taken a cholesterol test you already know that the results are grouped according
to:
* Ultimate – a cholesterol level of 200 mg or below is desirable because there is a low risk of heart
disease.
* Borderline and on the high side-- a total cholesterol level of 200 mg to 240 mg is at risk of getting heart
disease. If you are in this range, your doctor will more than likely request additional tests are done.
* Red Flagged as High Risk – a 240 mg cholesterol level is considered to be at a very high risk of getting
heart disease. Your physician will more than likely request additional tests such as a lipid profile. More
than likely, you will be given a prescription for cholesterol medication along with the recommendation
that you start on a low cholesterol diet.
Cholesterol tests are done when your are healthy
because the cholesterol level of an individual who
is ill will more than likely be very low. Physicians
recommend that you wait at least six to eight weeks
after an illness before any tests are done. If you
are unsure, speak to your physician directly so
that the test will be accurate.
Cholesterol is critical to the formation of cells and
other tissues. But if it is high, it could lead to a
stroke. If you have a high cholesterol level, is one
of the primary risk factors of getting heart disease.
If you maintain a healthy diet and exercise on a
regular basis you can lower your cholesterol level.
Also, you may want to consider eating low
cholesterol free foods.
Keep in mind that, it doesn’t give you a blank ticket to eat anything you want because you are eating
cholesterol free foods.
You still need to be conscious of what you eat. It is back to basics and you should eat at least three to
five servings of fruit or vegetables.
Did you know that fruits and vegetables have no cholesterol? Keep in mind that you can eat fruits and
vegetables as snacks, side dishes and as a main dish. Have you thought of making vegetarian dishes as
a main course? Make sure that you wash all fruits and vegetables before eating them.
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