50 Year-Old Man Case
Subject 1:The 50 year-old man,(HDL) cholesterol =30mg/dl, Which is an undesirable level of HDL is any level below 40 mg/dL (1.04 mmol/L). In this case, low HDL levels may help to contribute to heart disease. low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol = 160 mg/dL, LDL levels between 160 – 189 mg/dL (4.14 - 4.90 mmol/L) are considered high. triglycerides = 300 mg/dL, Levels between 200-499 mg/dL (2.26-5.63 mmol/L) are considered high.
This 50 year-old man is at high risk for heart attack,stroke,coronary heart disease.He need to get with his doctor asap and get on some meds so they came help and maintain his HDL,LDL levels.
Subject 2: A 45 year-old sedentary woman, HDL cholesterol = 40 mg/dL, An acceptable HDL range is between 40- 60 mg/dL
This 50 year-old man is at high risk for heart attack,stroke,coronary heart disease.He need to get with his doctor asap and get on some meds so they came help and maintain his HDL,LDL levels.
Subject 2: A 45 year-old sedentary woman, HDL cholesterol = 40 mg/dL, An acceptable HDL range is between 40- 60 mg/dL