Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
The cholesterol/HDL ratio compares total cholesterol in the blood with the HDL fraction. HDL is the form of cholesterol that carries cholesterol away from blood vessel walls back to the liver for processing.
Why it matters: The ratio is one of several cardiovascular-risk indicators that combine multiple lipid measurements. A lower ratio means HDL makes up a larger share of total cholesterol, a pattern population studies have associated with lower cardiovascular event rates.
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What is Cholesterol/HDL Ratio?
The cholesterol/HDL ratio compares total cholesterol in the blood with the HDL fraction. HDL is the form of cholesterol that carries cholesterol away from blood vessel walls back to the liver for processing.
What might a high or low Cholesterol/HDL Ratio mean?
The ratio is one of several cardiovascular-risk indicators that combine multiple lipid measurements. A lower ratio means HDL makes up a larger share of total cholesterol, a pattern population studies have associated with lower cardiovascular event rates.
What can affect Cholesterol/HDL Ratio?
It may be higher with: High LDL, Low HDL, Poor diet. It may be lower with: High HDL, Low LDL, Exercise.
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