I. See Also
II. Calculation (Accurate if Triglycerides < 400 mg/dl)
- LDL = Total Cholesterol - HDL - (Triglyceride / 5) or
- LDL = Total Cholesterol - HDL - VLDL
III. Normal
- Range: under 160 mg/dl
- Normal range dependent on Cardiac Risk Factors
IV. Increased
- Primary hyperlipoproteinemia
- High fat diet
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Obstructive Liver Disease (Primary biliary Cirrhosis)
- Hypothyroidism
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Anabolic Steroid use
- Medications
V. Decreased
- Abetalipoproteinemia
- Advanced liver disease
- Malnutrition
