I just received my latest lipid panel results: Total Chol. 233, Triglyc. 75, HDL 51, LDL 167. My doctor is concerned about the LDL result but I read many articles about ratios between the numbers that are more important since they tend to differentiate "good LDL" vs. "bad LDL". Any comments to clarify? Thanks!
Hi, I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern regarding cholesterol levels. You have high LDL. LDL is bad cholesterol. It increases the risk of coronary heart disease. Same way HDL is good cholesterol its level 51 is optimal. But overall high LDL also increase the ratio of LDL to HDL. So it increases the risk. You should concern about your LDL cholesterol level. And you should start treatment accordingly. You can take Chat Doctor.  Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions then you can ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.