Lipid Profile question

Curious1alwys, BSN, RN · Sep 9, 2005

Well, it depends on the scale, but when I get my lab work done, the lipid profile score runs from 0-5 with 0 being no heart attack risk and 5.0 being the most. So........with 4.0+ I would say that definite action should be taken to raise HDL and/or lower LDL. Looking at the numbers, LDL needs to be lowered some and HDL raised some. Triglycerides are higher than normal but don't look too too bad..

I am just a student and not a RN so maybe someone more experienced can answer you?? :idea: :wink2:

MrRacer98 · Sep 9, 2005

Can someone tell me how to interpret a Coronary Risk of 4.30 in a Lipid Profile? I cannot seem to find anything online or in my books.
Lipid Profile:
Cholesterol 271; (range 136-190)
Triglyceride 237; range (
HDLC 63; (range 30-90)
LDL 161; (range
Coronary Risk Profile 4.30 (no range given)
Thanks!

Hey I'm an Ex-Lab rat, turned nurse... anyhow, I think the previous poster is right about the Coronary Risk profile thing... We never did that at our lab. However, your LDL is not cool... HDL seems fine, Cholesterol, yeah thats gettin up there, and I would want the triglycerides down... asap... Not like this is quality Dr. given advice... But if I were you, I wouldn't put off trying to get my lipids more normal... I'm pretty sure if your LDL dropped that would drop your coronary risk.. (You were fasting right?)

Smart Balance margarine can help a lot if you eat lots of butter... Was this a general screen or a physical? Physician give you any imput?

Good Luck. Take care.

NewEnglandRN, RN · Sep 9, 2005

Thank for the replies.

Okay, I didn't want to admit they were MY lab results, but you caught me :uhoh21:

Yes, it was a 12 hour fast, I had it done becuase I am having SVT. I have an appt with the NP on Wednesday and a stress stress next week. I had a 24-hr Holter on Tuesday, but do not have any results back yet.

Thanks again for tkaing the time to respond!