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1. HDL cholesterol: How to boost your 'good' cholesterol - Mayo Clinic

   The two main types of lipoproteins that carry cholesterol are: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. High levels of LDL can build up within the walls ...

2. Blood tests for heart disease - Mayo Clinic

   Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. This is sometimes called the "bad" cholesterol. Too much LDL cholesterol in the blood causes plaque to build up in ...

3. High cholesterol - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

   High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. This is known as the "good" cholesterol. HDL picks up extra cholesterol and takes it back to the liver. Most often, ...

4. High cholesterol - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

   High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Triglycerides. In general, you can't have food or liquids other than water for around 9 to 12 hours before the test.

5. VLDL cholesterol: Is it harmful? - Mayo Clinic

   Lipoproteins are made up of cholesterol, fats or triglycerides and ... Lipoprotein classification, metabolism, and role in atherosclerosis. https ...

6. Olpasiran Trials of Cardiovascular Events and Lipoprotein(a) Reduction (OCEAN(a)) - Outcomes Trial - Mayo Clinic

   The primary objective is to compare the effect of treatment with olpasiran, to placebo, on the risk for coronary heart disease death, myocardial infarction, or ...

7. Lipid Disorders Specialty Group - Overview - Mayo Clinic

   Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) genotype; Lipoprotein(a); Apoproteins; C-reactive protein assays. Access to specialized treatments is available for severe dyslipidemia ...

8. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cholesterol - know your numbers

   Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol: We call LDL "bad" cholesterol. Below 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl) is optimal for healthy people in the ...

9. Cholesterol ratio or non-HDL cholesterol: Which is most important? - Mayo Clinic

   And either of those two options seems to be a better risk predictor than your total cholesterol level or your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol level, ...

10. Cholesterol medications: Consider the options - Mayo Clinic

    Decrease your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol that increases the risk of heart disease; Decrease your triglycerides, a type ...