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What is good ldl and hdl?

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LDL 100, HDL 40: The target LDL for preventing coronary heart disease is less than 100. The target HDL is greater than 40.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 5/4/2019

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Dr. Liviu Klein answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Low LDL, high HDL: Lowest LDL ('lousy') cholesterol and highest HDL ('healthy') cholesterol are the best to have. A LDL as low as 60-70 mg/dl and a HDL higher than 50-60 mg/dl are ideal.

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Answered 5/4/2019

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