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HDL-cholesterol

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HDL-cholesterol
Good cholesterol Cholesterol bound to high-density lipoprotein; ↑ HDL-C and HDL-C:total cholesterol ratio are linked to ↑ longevity and ↓ morbidity and death from MI, CAD, cholesterol-related morbidity ; ↑ HDL-C commonly affects ♀ with HTN or obesity, and may be related to environmental causes–eg, alcohol consumption, or therapy with H2-blockers or estrogens. See HDL/LDL ratio. Cf LDL–'bad' cholesterol.


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Cholesterol levels in the blood rise slightly with age, and women generally have a higher HDL-cholesterol level than men.
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cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol measurements, and cannot be ignored.
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