LIPID SCREEN in Chennai

Cholesterol forms one of the primary causes of CVD or cardiovascular diseases affecting the heart or blood vessels. CVD is the leading reason for global death, accounting for 32% of the fatalities. It generally occurs due to the deposit of fatty lipids or cholesterol inside the arteries, causing an enhanced risk of blood clots and reduced blood flow to the heart.

Cholesterol is crucial for the healthy functioning of the body. Cell membrane, vitamin D, and hormones are formed using the lipid. However, certain factors can cause cholesterol imbalance in the body leading to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The main causes of high cholesterol in the body are: 

• Unhealthy eating habits such as consuming food with high saturated fat
• Smoking leads to the prevention of transport of good cholesterol from fatty deposits to the liver 
• Genetic history of stroke or heart disease 
• Obesity
• Having hypertension and diabetes

High cholesterol leads to a significantly increased risk of diseases other than CVD, like: 

• Atherosclerosis or narrowing of arteries in the heart 
• Coronary heart disease eventually causes heart stroke 
• Brain hemorrhage 
• Peripheral Vascular disease

High cholesterol is a silent illness that usually doesn't cause any noticeable symptoms. Since there are no visible signs, a medical practitioner suggests a regular lipid screen test using the blood specimen of the patient to keep the cholesterol levels in check.

The complete cholesterol test includes:

HDL Cholesterol - Serum analysis: The Hdl Cholesterol - Serum test diagnoses the presence of 'good cholesterol or high-density lipoprotein in the bloodstream.

Triglycerides - Serum diagnosis: The Triglycerides - Serum test examines the presence of triglyceride lipids which act as a calorie reservoir for emergency usage.

Non-HDL Cholesterol examination: The diagnosis is an estimate of the cholesterol number in the patient's body after subtracting high-density lipoprotein from the total cholesterol number.

Total Cholesterol Screening: It involves the analysis of the complete cholesterol number or lipid panel, which factors in both the good and bad cholesterol in the body.

The normal range for HDL Cholesterol - Serum ratio is 45 to 70 mg/dl for men and 50 to 90 mg/dl for women. At the same time, 150 mg/dl or less is considered a Triglycerides - Serum healthy range. For Non-HDL Cholesterol, less than 130 mg/dl is perceived as optimum for a healthy individual.

High HDL cholesterol is not a cause of concern. The higher levels are associated with a reduced risk of heart diseases. Contrastingly, the increased levels of triglycerides and non-HDL cholesterol requires immediate medical attention.

Apollo 24|7 offers a range of reputable laboratories for lipoprotein analysis through lipid panel testing using advanced technologies and reliable tools. With the combined reading of all the levels in the complete cholesterol test, a medical practitioner suggests treatment for regulation according to the age and existing conditions. It includes:

• Lifestyle changes with high-intensity exercises and diet control.
• Cholesterol-blocking medications like Statins
• Cholesterol absorption inhibitors
• Bile-acid binding resins 
• PCSK9 inhibitors for high LDL absorption cause lower bloodstream lipid presence.
• Fibrates, Niacin, and Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation.