Cholesterol Test

Considering a cholesterol test? First learn about cholesterol and the various types from this informative video and transcript.

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Risk of heart attack

Natl. Cholesterol Education Program

Enter your cholesterol test results into this interactive page to learn your 10-year risk of a heart attack.

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Basic page on the types of cholesterol and how cholesterol test results indicate varying health risk levels.

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Pages needs updating but provides brief answers to six common questions about cholesterol and cholesterol tests.

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Nice section on how frequently and why you should have a cholesterol test.

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Nervous about a cholesterol test? Read about the simple procedure and view an image of the test.

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Learn why home cholesterol tests may not be the most accurate method.

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Cholesterol test results can be confusing. Learn to understand the results so you can discuss them with your doctor.

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Cholesterol chart

Health Check Systems

Nice chart to understand the good and bad cholesterol test numbers. Includes explanation of lipids.

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Discover why cholesterol tests are important and what the doctor is examining in your blood.

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Lipids revealed

Mayo Clinic

Cholesterol tests are often referred to as lipid profiles. Discover what lipids are and how they are tested.

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Recent studies indicate that children should receive a cholesterol test at 15 months. Learn the reasons why this may be important.

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