Niveles de colesterol y riesgo cardiovascular
Riesgo cardiovascular | Colesterol total | LDL-C | HDL-C |
|---|---|---|---|
Mayor riesgo | ≥ 6,2 mmol/L (240 mg/dL) | ≥ 4,1 mmol/L (160 mg/dL) | Hombres: < 1,0 mmol/L (40 mg/dL) Mujeres: < 1,3 mmol/L (50 mg/dL) |
En riesgo | 5,2-6,2 mmol/L (200-239 mg/dL) | 2,6-4,1 mmol/L (100-159 mg/dL) | Hombres: 1,0-1,5 mmol/L (40-59 mg/dL) Mujeres: 1,3-1,5 mmol/L (50-59 mg/dL) |
Menor riesgo | < 5,2 mmol/L (200 mg/dL) | < 2,6 mmol/L (100 mg/dL) | ≥ 1,6 mmol/L (60 mg/dL) |
HDL = high-density lipoprotein; LDL = low-density lipoprotein. | |||
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