Cholesterol Numbers (Cont.)

 
Are My Total Cholesterol Numbers Too High?
Total cholesterol numbers over 240 mg/dL are high, numbers between 200 and 239 mg/dL are borderline high, and total cholesterol numbers under 200 are desirable. If your total cholesterol number is over 240 mg/dL, your risk for heart disease and stroke is higher.
 
Total Cholesterol Level
Total Cholesterol Category
Less than 200 mg/dL
Desirable
200–239 mg/dL
Borderline high
240 mg/dL and above
High
 
(Cholesterol levels are measured in milligrams [mg] of cholesterol per deciliter [dL] of blood.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD