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Cholesterol 174, triglycerides 68, hdl ch 45.00, ldl direct 80.00, vldl 14, hdl risk factor 3.9, crp 0.53, homocysteine 8.6 with no diabetes. good?

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Good: Numbers look good, continue healthy diet and excercise to keep them at ideal level.

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Answered 1/20/2020

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Dr. William Haynes answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Endocrinology

Good Values: These are all excellent. The HDL is nearest to abnormal at 43 (threshold is 40). Best to keep an eye on it, maintain a healthy weight and exercise regularly. I assume that you do not smoke and have normal blood pressure.

Answered 6/10/2014

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