Total cholesterol level can be determined through a simple blood test, and in fact, an at-home test kit is available and can be just as accurate as the standard tests procured in a doctor’s office. So how do you know if youre at risk for heart disease or blood clots from cholesterol? The first step is to know your number. In other words, have your cholesterol level checked.
240 mg/dL and over People with cholesterol levels over 240mg/dL are at increased risk for heart attack and stroke. If your cholesterol level is 240 mg/dL or greater, consult your doctor and follow his/her advice on lowering that level.
200239 mg/dL Consult your doctor. Your doctor will be best equipped to interpret the results and test further for LDL andHDL levels.
Less than 200 mg/dL This is where your cholesterol level should be. Even so, to ensure that you have the right balance more HDL than LDL cholesterol you should follow the Guidelines for Healthy Living.
Although these levels are important guidelines, they do not give the whole picture they are really just rough guidelines. The LDL cholesterol level is a more important indicator of overall cardiovascular...