降低低密度脂蛋白

Lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol to reduce your risk of 心脏病和中风 for you or someone you love. 和你的医生谈谈做检查的事.

低密度脂蛋白胆固醇与健康

根据一项调查(英语PDF | 西班牙PDF) from the 美国心脏协会 with The Harris Poll:

75%

of 心脏病和中风 survivors reported having high cholesterol.

47%

的幸存者不知道他们的低密度脂蛋白数量.

98%

are willing to get their cholesterol measured if recommended by their health care professional.

了解你的低密度脂蛋白胆固醇

LDL “bad” cholesterol is an important risk factor for your health

Lowering your LDL cholesterol today can help you live a longer life 和 enjoy a healthy tomorrow with your loved ones. It is important to talk with your health care professional 和 have your cholesterol checked. 你可以 降低风险(PDF) | 西班牙语(PDF) of a 心脏病 or 中风 by knowing 和 treating your LDL cholesterol level.

我的LDL胆固醇指南

了解和管理你的低密度脂蛋白胆固醇.

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低密度脂蛋白常见问题解答

Find answers to your questions about LDL "bad" cholesterol

Knowing your LDL cholesterol is essential to your well-being. By learning what affects your LDL (bad) cholesterol, you can help manage it. 了解胆固醇的种类, 什么会影响你的胆固醇, 你应该多久检查一次, 下面还有更多.

什么是胆固醇?

胆固醇是一种蜡状物质. 你的肝脏制造你所需的所有胆固醇. The rest of the cholesterol in your body comes from foods derived from animals such as meat, 家禽和全脂乳制品.

胆固醇有哪些种类?

Two types of lipoproteins carry cholesterol to 和 from cells. High-density lipoproteins (HDL) or “good” cholesterol 和 low-density lipoproteins (LDL) 或者“坏”胆固醇. Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in the body. Your total cholesterol is a measurement of these three key components of cholesterol.

关于我的低密度脂蛋白水平，我应该知道些什么?

低密度脂蛋白, 或者“坏”胆固醇, can cause fatty buildup called plaque in your arteries. Having high LDL, the “bad” cholesterol, can raise your risk of 心脏病和中风.

我怎样才能知道我的低密度脂蛋白是多少呢?

高胆固醇通常没有症状. 检查胆固醇是很重要的, so you can know your levels 和 risk for 心脏病和中风. Ask your health care professional to order a test called a lipid panel that will show four important numbers:

低密度脂蛋白(“坏”)胆固醇
高密度脂蛋白(“好”)胆固醇
甘油三酯(最常见的脂肪类型)
Total cholesterol (LDL+HDL cholesterols+20% of triglycerides)

什么会影响我的LDL水平?

Family history of high cholesterol, a condition called 家族性高胆固醇血症.
不健康饮食习惯
身体不活跃
超重
烟草使用和接触二手烟

如果我的低密度脂蛋白高，我该怎么办?

积极的生活习惯 like eating healthy 和 working out can help lower your LDL. 然而，仅仅改变生活方式并不总是足够的. 和你的医疗保健专业人员谈谈药物降低LDL.

Take control of your health by controlling your LDL. 你可以 help motivate your loved ones to know their numbers too!

低密度脂蛋白会影响我心脏病发作/中风的风险吗?

Too much LDL cholesterol can lead to a buildup of fatty deposits, or plaques, inside your arteries. These plaques can narrow arteries 和 reduce blood flow. 如果有一块菌斑脱落了, it might travel into the bloodstream 和 block a blood vessel to the heart or brain, 造成心脏病 or 中风.

我的低密度脂蛋白能降到多低?

Various research studies of LDL levels have shown “lower is better.”

和你的健康护理专家谈谈. If you’re healthy, aim for an optimal LDL level below 100 mg/dL. If you have a history of 心脏病 or 中风和 are already on a cholesterol-lowering medication, your doctor may aim for your LDL level to be 70 mg/dL or lower.

我应该多久检查一次LDL?

Healthy adults 20-39 years old should have their cholesterol checked every four to six years.

40岁以上成年人, or those who have heart disease (including prior 心脏病) or other risk factors, 可能需要更频繁地检查胆固醇.

低密度脂蛋白“坏”胆固醇治疗

Treatment options may include 生活方式的改变和 medication

知识就是力量. 你可以 speak with your health care professional about your LDL cholesterol. They will assess your risk, review any 生活方式的改变, 和 explore treatments if needed. Treatment could include cholesterol-lowering 药物. It’s important to talk with your health care professional so you can underst和 your risks to 预防心脏病发作 or 中风. By learning how to lower your cholesterol including 生活方式的改变, 药物治疗和了解你的风险, you can take steps to improve your health for you or someone you love.