How often should cholesterol be checked?
The American Heart Association recommends that all adults 20 or older have their cholesterol and other traditional risk factors checked every four to six years. After age 40, your health care provider will also want to use an equation to calculate your 10-year risk of experiencing cardiovascular disease or stroke.
- High Density Lipoprotein
- Triglycerides also includes Low Density Lipoprotein
- CHOL/HDL ratio
- Cardiac Risk Assessment