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How Will You Calculate LDL Cholesterol Goal/risk For CHD ?

This is for those who are worried only that the Cholestrol level is high.
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Total Cholesterol = HDL + LDL + (Triglycerides x .20)

So, to calculate your LDL means rearranging the formula:

LDL = Total cholesterol - HDL - (Triglycerides x .20)

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How Will You Calculate LDL Cholesterol Goal/risk For CHD ?

http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/atpiii/calculator.asp?usertype=pub Is this what you need heart?