You just had a blood test and the lab mailed you a sheet of numbers. But what do they mean? Here’s a quick guide as to how your numbers stack up compared to the guidelines published by the National Cholesterol Education Program. Of course you need to talk to your doctor about your own personal cholesterol goals. Depending on your family history, health profile and personal risk factors your goals are likely to differ from the NCEP guidelines. You can learn more about Cholesterol and your heart health at Cardiologist.org
Our Readers Speak