SteadyHealth.com - Health Topics Forum Index
  Find a Doctor      Articles      Encyclopedia   Blogs   Tickers    Search  Register    FAQ    Log in 

Calculation of Total Cholesterol

 The time now is 10/06/08 - 07:46
Post new topic Reply to topic
SteadyHealth.com - Health Topics Forum Index -> Gastrointestinal Disorders -> Intestinal Problems & Bowel Movements
Search forums for:
  
Did you find posts in this topic useful?
Author Message
oswald
Newbie


Joined: 15 May 2005
Posts: 16


Report abuse
PostPosted: 09/09/06 - 23:00    Post subject: Calculation of Total Cholesterol Vote now! Reply with quote

I have a question for you: are individuals with cholesterol balances are at high risk or low risk for developing heart disease? What are the calculations for a risk ratio?
Back to top
Did you find this post useful?
postle
Silver Member


Joined: 08 Apr 2000
Posts: 322


Report abuse
PostPosted: 09/13/06 - 17:29    Post subject: Vote now! Reply with quote

Experts have devised a calculation for a risk ratio simply by dividing the total cholesterol by either total HDL or LDL. According to this ratio, the following results indicate better to worse outlook: ideal ratio is 3.5 or below and a ratio of 4.5 carries an average risk. Ratios of 5 or higher are potentially dangerous, for example, if a person has a high total cholesterol of 280 mg/dL but a high HDL level of 70 mg/dL, the risk ratio is 4, which actually carries a lower than average risk.
Back to top
Did you find this post useful?
Your Ad Here
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic Reply to topic
SteadyHealth.com - Health Topics Forum Index -> Gastrointestinal Disorders -> Intestinal Problems & Bowel Movements All times are GMT - 5 Hours
Page 1 of 1

Related topics:
HELP!!! TTC did the whole ovluation calculation had spo
High Cholesterol Side Effects
cholesterol and blockages
High cholesterol and low blood pressure.
winstrol seems to be the worst as for cholesterol and your h
How long to reduce cholesterol?
reducing high cholesterol with proper nutrition
garlic supplement for cholesterol lowering?
Cholesterol levels increased after not taking drugs
How do I reduce cholesterol naturally?
High cholesterol
cholesterol deposits on eyelids and under eyes
raising Cholesterol eating eggs
how to lower my cholesterol level?
Reducing cholesterol with Alfafa
how did I get high cholesterol?
High cholesterol 5th month pregnancy
HDL cholesterol
cholesterol calculis!
Control of Cholesterol
Just diagnosed with high B29877cholesterol, what now?
My Navigator
  • Unanswered posts
    		•


     



    Information provided on this site is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for medical advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your physician or health care provider. Only your physician can provide relevant diagnosis, prescribe medications and/or put you on adequate therapies.

    Privacy Policy | Registration terms | Global Terms of Use | Copyright policy | Advertising policy | About us | Contact us


    Discussion boards licensed and powered by ZoneX v. 3.0
    Development supported by LifeForm Inc.


    All Rights Reserved by SteadyHealth.com ©2004-2008