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ATP III Classification
of LDL, Total, HDL Cholesterol and
Triglycerides (mg/dL)
LDL Cholesterol
<100
100-129
130-159
160-189
>/=190
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Optimal
Near optimal/above optimal
Borderline high
High
Very high |
Total Cholesterol
<200
200-239
>/=240 |
Desirable
Borderline high
High |
HDL Cholesterol
<40
>/=60 |
Low
High |
Triglycerides
<150
150-199
200-499
>500 |
Optimal
Borderline high
High
Very high |
References:
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Grundy SM, Cleeman JI,
Merz CN, Brewer HB Jr, Clark LT,
Hunninghake DB, Pasternak RC, Smith SC Jr,
Stone NJ; National Heart, Lung, and Blood
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the National Cholesterol Education Program
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National Cholesterol
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Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of
High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult
Treatment Panel III). Third Report of the
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Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood
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Expert Panel on
Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of
High Blood Cholesterol in Adults.
Executive Summary of The Third Report of
The National Cholesterol Education Program
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Created: March 1, 2005
Last Modified:
02/28/2006 |
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