What is a good score for LDL cholesterol?

Cholesterol chart for adults

	Total cholesterol	LDL cholesterol
Good	Less than 200 (but the lower the better)	Less than 100; below 70 if coronary artery disease is present
Borderline to moderately elevated	200–239	130–159
High	240 or higher	160 or higher; 190 considered very high
Low	n/a	n/a

Is 4.5 LDL cholesterol high?

The total cholesterol/HDL ratio is an indicator of your potential for developing blockages in the arteries of your heart. A ratio greater than 4.5 is considered a high risk for coronary heart disease. The ratio may be decreased by increasing your good (HDL) cholesterol and/or decreasing your bad (LDL) cholesterol.

What is the ideal ratio of LDL to HDL?

The higher the ratio, the higher the risk. Most healthcare providers want the ratio to be below 5:1. A ratio below 3.5:1 is considered very good.

Is a 1.8 LDL HDL ratio good?

Doctors calculate an individual’s cholesterol ratio by dividing their total cholesterol by their high-density lipoprotein level. The optimal ratio is between 3.5 and 1. A higher ratio increases the risk of heart disease.

What is a normal LDL HDL ratio?

In general: The higher the ratio, the higher the risk. Most healthcare providers want the ratio to be below 5:1. A ratio below 3.5:1 is considered very good.

Which cholesterol subtype is more dangerous, HDL or LDL?

Which cholesterol subtype is more dangerous, HDL or LDL? LDL cholesterol is more dangerous. Log in for more information. This answer has been confirmed as correct and helpful.

Which cholesterol is the bad one?

LDL vs. HDL. Most of the cholesterol in your body is LDL. The rest is high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or “good” cholesterol.

High LDL Cholesterol Diagnosis. A blood test can check your LDL,HDL,and total cholesterol levels.

Risks of High LDL Cholesterol. Guidelines used to focus on lowering “bad” cholesterol to a specific number.

What number of LDL cholesterol should I Aim for?

Your target LDL number can vary, depending on your underlying risk of heart disease. Most people should aim for an LDL level below 130 mg/dL (3.4 mmol/L). If you have other risk factors for heart disease, your target LDL may be below 100 mg/dL (2.6 mmol/L).

What are considered bad HDL cholesterol levels?

HDL is known as the “good” cholesterol particle because it functions to clear cholesterol from the arteries and deliver it back to the liver. Higher HDL levels are associated with a lower risk of heart disease. HDL levels lower than 40 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered worrisome, and levels higher than 60 mg/dL are considered