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A Lipid Profile is a panel of blood tests that measures total cholesterol, HDL ('good' cholesterol), LDL ('bad' cholesterol), and triglycerides. It evaluates your cardiovascular health and stroke risk. In our laboratory at Nareddy Care Hospitals in Tirupati, lipid tests are processed rapidly and reviewed by Senior Physician Dr. Vishnu Anjan Nareddy.
What do Lipid Profile results mean?
Triglycerides below 150 mg/dL are desirable. For individuals with existing diabetes or heart disease, doctors often recommend an LDL target below 70 mg/dL or even 55 mg/dL.
Who should get an Lipid Profile test?
- All adults aged 30 and older as part of preventive cardiac screening
- Anyone with type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure
- Individuals with a family history of heart attacks or stroke at a young age
- Patients taking statin cholesterol-lowering medications to check treatment response
ఎలా సిద్ధం కావాలి
Strict overnight fasting for 10 to 12 hours is required for accurate triglyceride measurement. Avoid heavy oily dinners, alcohol, and smoking the night before the test. Water is permitted.
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Why is LDL called 'bad' cholesterol?
Excess LDL cholesterol deposits inside arterial walls, forming plaques that narrow arteries and trigger heart attacks and strokes. Lower LDL reduces this risk.
Can high cholesterol cause chest pain?
High cholesterol itself has zero physical symptoms until it causes arterial blockages. That is why routine screening is vital before complications arise.
How can I raise my 'good' HDL cholesterol?
Regular brisk walking, aerobic exercise, quitting smoking, and consuming healthy fats (like nuts and seeds) raise HDL levels naturally.