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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]
Overview
High HDL level in adults 18 years of age and above has been defined by the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) as an increase in the serum HDL level ≥60mg/dL (1.55 mmol/L). HDL level ≥60mg/dL (1.55 mmol/L) is considered normal in children 2 to 17 years of age.[1][2]
Definition
Normally, HDL levels range from 40 mg/dL to 60 mg/dL. Based on many epidemiological studies regarding HDL, value of ≥60 mg/dL is considered high. The serum HDL level is recommended to be as high as possible, but at least ≥40 mg/dL in men, and ≥50 mg/dL in women.[3]
References
- ↑ Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (2001). "Executive Summary of The Third Report of The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, And Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol In Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III)". JAMA. 285 (19): 2486–97. PMID 11368702.
- ↑ National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III) (2002). "Third Report of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III) final report". Circulation. 106 (25): 3143–421. PMID 12485966.
- ↑ Sirtori, Cesare R. (October 2006). "HDL and the progression of atherosclerosis: new insights". European Heart Journal Supplements.