How is coronary risk factor calculated?

The CHD (Coronary Heart Disease) risk calculation is based on a scoring system that grew out of the Framingham Heart Study. A person’s risk (chance) of developing CHD in the next 10 years is calculated based on the cholesterol level as well as other non-cholesterol risk factors.

What level of HDL is considered as a high risk for CAD?

The total cholesterol/HDL ratio is an indicator of your potential for developing blockages in the arteries of your heart. A ratio greater than 4.5 is considered a high risk for coronary heart disease.

How do you calculate risk factors for cholesterol?

You need to know some cholesterol numbers from the lab test to determine if your cholesterol is too high….Why is it important to measure your cholesterol level periodically?

Total blood cholesterol
Optimal / Desirable	Below 200
Optimal / Desirable	Below 100
Near optimal	100 to 129
Borderline high risk	130 to 159

How is the risk factor for cardiac disease calculated using the HDL and LDL values?

Your total cholesterol levels Your total cholesterol is a potential risk factor for heart disease. The American Heart Association defines total cholesterol as the sum of your HDL and LDL cholesterol levels and 20 percent of your triglyceride level.

What is normal CAD risk?

Low risk: Less than 10% Intermediate risk: 10-20% High risk: 20% or higher.

What is a good HDL risk factor?

HDL under 40 is considered poor and a risk factor for heart disease in men and women. HDL goal for men is 40 or higher and reaching this is considered to be good. HDL goal for women is 50 or higher and reaching this is considered to be good.

What is HDL CHD risk?

High density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-cholesterol) has emerged as a negative risk factor for coronary heart disease. Humans with low levels of HDL-cholesterol are at greater risk of developing coronary heart disease whereas those with high levels are less prone.

What is HDL risk factor?

HDL cholesterol levels The number that you want to be higher is the number for HDL (remember, it’s the good cholesterol). HDL under 40 is considered poor and a risk factor for heart disease in men and women. HDL goal for men is 40 or higher and reaching this is considered to be good.

What is the biggest risk factor for CAD?

The major risk factors. There are many risk factors for CAD and some can be controlled but not others. The risk factors that can be controlled (modifiable) are: High BP; high blood cholesterol levels; smoking; diabetes; overweight or obesity; lack of physical activity; unhealthy diet and stress.

What is the difference between CAD and CVD?

Well, “cardiovascular disease” is the large umbrella term for different diseases typically involving narrowed or obstructed blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Thus, cardiovascular disease may include problems like atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease (CAD) and cerebrovascular disease.

What is TC HDL ratio?

You might be given a TC:HDL ratio, which is the ratio of HDL compared to the total cholesterol. If not, you can work it out from your HDL and total cholesterol numbers. This should be as low as possible. Above 6 is considered high.

What is a good TC HDL ratio?

What are optimal HDL levels?

HDL level	Men	Women
Good	40 mg/dL or higher	50 mg/dL or higher
High	60 mg/dL or higher	60 mg/dL or higher
Low	less than 40 mg/dL	less than 50 mg/dL

Is low HDL a risk factor for CVD?

Low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) have long been associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD)1 and have been documented as a critical risk factor for estimating 10-year risk of CVD2.

Is High HDL a risk factor?

Oddly enough, people who naturally have extremely high HDL levels — above 100 mg/dL (2.5mmol/L) — appear to be at higher risk of heart disease. This may be caused by genetic factors.

When is HDL a negative risk factor?

As defined by the US National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III guidelines, an HDL-C level of 60 mg/dL or greater is a negative (protective) risk factor.