降低低密度脂蛋白
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了解你的低密度脂蛋白胆固醇
Lowering your LDL cholesterol today can help you live a longer life and enjoy a healthy tomorrow with your loved ones. It is important to talk with your health care professional and have your cholesterol checked. You can 降低风险(PDF) | 西班牙语(PDF) of a 心脏病 or stroke by knowing and treating your LDL cholesterol level.
LDL值是什么意思?
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Myths vs. Facts
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我为什么要知道我的低密度脂蛋白?
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我的LDL胆固醇指南
LDL FAQ
Knowing your LDL cholesterol is essential to your well-being. By learning what affects your LDL (bad) cholesterol, you can help manage it. 了解胆固醇的种类, 什么会影响你的胆固醇, 你应该多久检查一次, 下面还有更多.
胆固醇是一种蜡状物质. 你的肝脏制造你所需的所有胆固醇. The rest of the cholesterol in your body comes from foods derived from animals such as meat, 家禽和全脂乳制品.
Two types of lipoproteins carry cholesterol to and from cells. High-density lipoproteins (HDL) or “good” cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins (LDL) 或者“坏”胆固醇. Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in the body. Your total cholesterol is a measurement of these three key components of cholesterol.
高胆固醇通常没有症状. 检查胆固醇是很重要的, so you can know your levels and risk for 心脏病 and stroke. Ask your health care professional to order a test called a lipid panel that will show four important numbers:
- 低密度脂蛋白(“坏”)胆固醇
- 高密度脂蛋白(“好”)胆固醇
- 甘油三酯(最常见的脂肪类型)
- Total cholesterol (LDL+HDL cholesterols+20% of triglycerides)
- Family history of high cholesterol, a condition called 家族性高胆固醇血症.
- 不健康饮食习惯
- 身体不活跃
- 超重
- 烟草使用和接触二手烟
Various research studies of LDL levels have shown “lower is better.”
和你的健康护理专家谈谈. If you’re healthy, aim for an optimal LDL level below 100 mg/dL. If you have a history of 心脏病 or stroke and are already on a cholesterol-lowering medication, your doctor may aim for your LDL level to be 70 mg/dL or lower.
Healthy adults 20-39 years old should have their cholesterol checked every four to six years.
40岁以上成年人, or those who have heart disease (including prior 心脏病) or other risk factors, 可能需要更频繁地检查胆固醇.
低密度脂蛋白“坏”胆固醇治疗
知识就是力量. You can speak with your health care professional about your LDL cholesterol. They will assess your risk, review any 生活方式的改变, and explore treatments if needed. Treatment could include cholesterol-lowering 药物. It’s important to talk with your health care professional so you can understand your risks to 预防心脏病发作 or stroke. By learning how to lower your cholesterol including 生活方式的改变, 药物治疗和了解你的风险, you can take steps to improve your health for you or someone you love.
降胆固醇药物
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向医生提出的问题
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治疗计划讨论指南
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