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LDL - A low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, which are made up of fats and proteins, are the form in which lipids are transported through the blood.

HDL - A lipoprotein of blood plasma that is composed of a high proportion of a protein with little triglyceride and cholesterol and that is correlated with reduced risk of cholesterol clots.

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How do LDL and HDL differ functionally and structurally?

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How do LDL and HDL differ functionally and structurally?

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HDL is made up of 50% protein and 20% cholesterol.  Its function is to carry excess cholesterol back to the liver.  LDL is made up of 50% cholesterol and 25% protein.  Its function is to deliver cholesterol to all of the cells in the body.

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Why do doctors monitor the concentrations of LDL and HDL in patients blood?

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Why do doctors monitor the concentrations of LDL and HDL in patients blood?

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Doctors monitor concentrations of LDL because too much LDL can cause cholesterol clots in the arteries and lead to serious heart conditions such as a heart attack or stroke.

Doctors monitor HDL concentrations because if there is not enough HDL in the blood to take the cholesterol back to the liver.  This too can cause a plasma buildup.

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How are the concentrations of LDL and HDL associated with the risk for heart disease and associated disorders? 

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How are the concentrations of LDL and HDL associated with the risk for heart disease and associated disorders? 

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Too much LDL in the blood flow and not enough HDL can cause plasma clots.  These happen when there is not enough HDL to carry away LDL and the LDL starts to become stored in the arteries.  This can lead to heart attacks or strokes.

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What can patients due to change the levels of LDL and HDL in their blood?

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What can patients due to change the levels of LDL and HDL in their blood?

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-Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
-Eliminate trans fats
- Increase soluble fiber.
-Exercise on most days of the week and increase your physical activity
-Quit smoking and drink in moderation

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What other molecules in a patient's blood are monitored along with LDL and HDL?

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What other molecules in a patient's blood are monitored along with LDL and HDL?

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Other molecules monitored along with LDL and HDL in a patient's blood include triglycerides, low density lipoproteins, and high density lipoproteins.

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What do the results of a cholesterol test mean?

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What do the results of a cholesterol test mean?

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A cholesterol test measures you cholesterol levels. The test gives you four results: total cholesterol, LDL (bad) and HDL (good) cholesterol, and triglycerides (blood fats).
How do the patients interpret each value?
A cholesterol test can help determine a patient’s risk of  atherosclerosis. High cholesterol levels normally don’t cause any signs or symptoms, so a cholesterol test is an important tool in determining if the patient is at risk for heart disease.

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How does intake of unsaturated, saturated, and trans fats affect cholesterol levels and overall health?

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How does intake of unsaturated, saturated, and trans fats affect cholesterol levels and overall health?

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Knowing which fats raise LDL cholesterol and which ones don't is the first step in lowering your risk of heart disease and stroke. Eating foods containing saturated fat and trans fat causes your body to produce even more, raising your blood cholesterol level.