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LDL is the main source of artery-clogging plaque. HDL, on the other hand, clears cholesterol from your blood. Besides LDL and HDL, there’s another kind of fat in your blood called triglycerides ...
160 or higher; 190 is considered very high. 200 or higher; 500 is considered very high. Low. n/a. less than 40 for men and less than 50 for women. n/a. n/a. Guidelines are similar for males and ...
Cholesterol test results. Ideal results for most adults are as follows: LDL: less than 100 mg/dL. HDL: 40 to 60 mg/dL (a higher number is better) Total cholesterol: less than 200 mg/dL ...
A study found that elevated levels of C-reactive protein were linked to a three times greater risk of a heart attack. Here are what the results mean: hs-CRP level lower than 1.0 milligrams per ...
Scores of 75% or higher – meaning you have more calcium in your arteries than 75% of people like you – are linked with a higher risk of heart attacks. Keep in mind that high scores don't mean ...
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a birth defect of the diaphragm. The most common type of CDH is a Bochdalek hernia; other types include Morgagni hernia, diaphragm eventration and central tendon defects of the diaphragm. Malformation of the diaphragm allows the abdominal organs to push into the chest cavity, hindering proper lung ...
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Some treatments are controversial and are still being tested for effectiveness. Suggested treatments for chronic headaches include medication, physical therapy, acupuncture, relaxation training, and biofeedback. In addition, dietary alteration and behavioral therapy or psychological therapy are other possible treatments for chronic headaches.