Ldl lever Your test results: A preview Your test results will show your cholesterol levels in milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dL). Your total cholesterol and HDL (good) cholesterol are among numerous factors your doctor can use to predict your lifetime or year risk for a heart attack or stroke. 1 kolesterol tabell 2 Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol makes up most of the cholesterol in a person’s body. When a person has too much LDL cholesterol, it can build up in the walls of blood vessels. 3 ldl-kolesterol verdier 4 Peripheral artery disease. Aortic aneurysm. This is why healthcare providers encourage you to have a healthy level of LDL cholesterol. What is the LDL cholesterol normal range? Most adults should keep their LDL below milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). If you have a history of atherosclerosis, your LDL should be below 70 mg/dL. 5 Also called: Low-density lipoprotein Summary What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in your body. Your liver makes cholesterol, and it is also in some foods, such as meat and dairy products. Your body needs some cholesterol to work properly. 6 high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) triglycerides LDL is also called “bad” cholesterol because it blocks your blood vessels and increases your risk for heart disease. HDL is considered “good”. 7 hdl-kolesterol 8 Leveren din kan i tillegg bryte ned kolesterol til gallesyrer. 9 Lave verdier kan ses ved alvorlig leverskade, hypertyreose, malabsorpsjon og enkelte medfødte tilstander ( beta-lipoproteinmangel). 10