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My total cholesterol is 169 I am 65 an a heart patient
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Any test results should be discussed with your doctor. Each person is different as is their health. We can only provide general information.
HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) is Cholesterol, which is often referred to as good cholesterol. The higher the HDL Cholesterol the better. Generally, HDL Cholesterol levels of 60 mg/dL or more are considered good. HDL Cholesterol levels of less than 40 mg/dL are not at desirable levels.
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