Why do doctors monitor the concentrations of LDL and HDL in patients' blood?
Reasons doctors monitor LDL and HDL concentrations are as follows:
- Doctors measure LDL because too much LDL in the bloodstream can result in cholesterol plaques forming. This can lead to harden arteries and then heart attacks or stokes.
- Doctors measure HDL because they need to make sure that the levels are high enough to promote good cardiovascular health.
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