How can I check my cholesterol levels?

Cholesterol 0:19 min watch Published 4 December 2024 Dr Ravi Assomull, Consultant Cardiologist

Checking your cholesterol levels is simple and crucial in understanding your cardiovascular risk. In this video, Dr Ravi Assomull explains how a routine blood test measures your total cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol), and triglycerides. This test provides vital information to help understand your risk of heart disease. With his expertise in preventative cardiology, Dr Assomull offers tailored guidance based on your individual risk profile.

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Transcript

Cholesterol levels can easily be checked by a simple blood test that tells you what your total cholesterol is, as well as looking at the proportion of good cholesterol, your HDL, and bad cholesterol, typically your LDL and triglycerides.

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