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Got some routine bloodwork back. my chol/hdl ratio was 2.5 and my ldl/hdl ratio was 1.1 is this something to celebrate or should i be concerned?

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Dr. Venkata Chilakapati answered

Cholesterol Ratio: The total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol ratio is a number that is helpful in predicting an individual's risk of developing atherosclerosis. The number is obtained by dividing the total cholesterol value by the value of the HDL cholesterol.The ideal cholesterol ratio (total chol/hdl) is about 3.5:1. Your ratio is very good.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Got some routine bloodwork back. my chol/hdl ratio was 2.5 and my ldl/hdl ratio was 1.1 is this something to celebrate or should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Venkata Chilakapati answered

Dr Callahan and another doctor agreed

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