Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How are the concentrations of ldl and hdl related to the risk of heart disease?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Opposite relation: The risk of coronary artery disease is directly related to the level of LDL and indirectly related to the level of hdl. This means that the higher the ldl, the higher the risk of coronary disease, and the higher the hdl, the lower the risk of coronary disease.
Answered 1/19/2017
6.3k views
Correlative: The LDL is like the trash bags that are left on the street weekly by the households. The more that are placed the narrower the street. Hdl is the garbage truck that scavenges the LDL (trash) deposits. The more the HDL the lower the plaque burden. The more the LDL the higher the plaque burden.
Answered 10/3/2016
6.2k views
Depends on Particles: Following entry into the artery wall low LDL particles directly promote development of atherosclerosis ("hardening of the arteries") and increase risk for heart attack and stroke. Hdl particles work in several ways to decrease atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk. As a result, increased numbers of LDL particles, as well as decreased numbers of HDL particles, are risk factors for heart disease.
Answered 2/15/2019
5.4k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Total chol 165, hdl 21, ldl 108, trig 179 and crp 4.8. drs dont seem concerned. im scared because high risk of heart disease. how do i dr to listen?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Ldl cholesterol 2.8 mmol/L Hdl cholesterol 0.98 mmol/L total cholesterol 4.55 mmol/L is the hdl too low? how can I increase it, am I at risk of heart disease?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have an outstanding lipid profile (total, hdl, ldl). The doctor says it is one of the best he's seen. I have a family history of heart disease by age 60. Any need for lipid nmr?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Do i need medication for these #s tc-236 hdl-42 trg-194 ldl-156 non-hdl-195 tc\hdl 5.7 bmi-30.2 male 45 years, old 6'2" 230 lbs, history of heart disease in the family. I was diagnosed with ischemic cardio miopathy (enlargement of the left ventricle) my e
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Total cholesterol 257 with an LDL of 170 and HDL 65...perfect blood pressure and perfect blood sugar, on no meds,how much risk for heart disease?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Age 37 weight 70 height 5.6" TC 280 Tg 180 hdl 40 ldl 202 vldl 37 bp 80/120 sugar(f) 90 no family hist of heart disease. risk of heart disease ?
My blood examination is as follow: tg:245 chol:237 ldl:138 hdl:46. Whether I have heart disease?
24 y/o female. 130 pds. Bp always 100/60. No heart disease. Total CHL 226. HDL 65 LDL 150. Told to change diet, exercise more. Is that concerning?
My cholesterol is 257, HDL 57and LDL 176. Trigs are 136. Vldl is 27. I am 80 kg. I feel anxious, angry and tired mostly. What are my risks of heart disease?
How could HDL and LDL lead to coronary heart disease?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
