Considering the increase in cases of heart attack in recent years, it has become imperative to eat healthy, exercise, get preventive screenings done regularly, and then, interpret the medical reports correctly.
As such, when we came across a social media post by cardiologist Dr Naveen Bhamri addressing how to read lipid profiles, we wanted to learn more, especially as the expert pointed out that understanding the lipid profile is crucial for assessing one’s risk of heart attack.
Lipid profile typically measures four key components: Total Cholesterol, Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL), High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL), and Triglycerides.
“Total cholesterol is the sum of all cholesterol in your blood.
While it’s important, it doesn’t tell the whole story by itself.
Considering the increase in cases of heart attack in recent years, it has become imperative to eat healthy, exercise, get preventive screenings done regularly, and then, interpret the medical reports correctly. As such, when we came across a social media post by cardiologist Dr Naveen Bhamri addressing how to read lipid profiles, we wanted to learn more, especially as the expert pointed out that understanding the lipid profile is crucial for assessing one’s risk of heart attack.
Lipid profile typically measures four key components: Total Cholesterol, Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL), High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL), and Triglycerides. “Total cholesterol is the sum of all cholesterol in your blood. While it’s important, it doesn’t tell the whole story by itself. LDL, often referred to as ‘bad cholesterol,’ can build up in the walls of your arteries and form plaques, which can restrict blood flow and lead to heart attacks,” said Dr Suchismitha Rajamanya, lead consultant and HOD, internal medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru.
