Lab Values & Diagnostics
Lipid Profile
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels to assess cardiovascular risk.
Reference Targets
- Total Cholesterol: < 200 mg/dL
- LDL (Bad): < 100 mg/dL
- HDL (Good): > 60 mg/dL
- Triglycerides: < 150 mg/dL
Management
- Promote low-fat, high-fiber diet
- Monitor for muscle pain if patient is on statin therapy
- Identify risk factors like smoking, obesity, and sedentary lifestyle
- Encourage fasting for 8-12 hours prior to draw for accuracy
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