303756- Cholesterol and Total Lipid Panel

Cholesterol and Total Lipids We need a certain amount of cholesterol for organ functions. All the cholesterol we need is produced in the liver. We also eat foods rich in cholesterol. Furthermore, eating fatty foods stimulates the liver to produce more cholesterol.  There are two main types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" cholesterol. A cholesterol test measures the amount of each type of cholesterol and certain other lipids in the blood. Too high a level of LDL cholesterol in your blood can put you at risk for heart disease. heart disease and other serious health problems. High LDL levels can cause plaque to form, a fatty substance that narrows arteries and blocks normal blood flow. When blood flow to the heart is blocked, it can lead to heart attack (myocardial infarction), and when blood flow to the brain is obstructed, a stroke (cerebral infarction or stroke) and peripheral arterial disease. O