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Blood work In the realm of healthcare, blood work lab values serve as crucial indicators of your overall well being. These allow your provider to see what is happening on the inside and compare to what is being seen and/or felt on the outside. These values offer valuable insights into various aspects of your health and overall wellness. However, interpreting these results may seem like deciphering a secret code too many. In this blog post, we will break down some of the myste

Dyslipidemia refers to an abnormal level of lipids (fats) in the blood. It is a condition in which there is an imbalance in the levels of various types of lipids in the blood, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. Generally, dyslipidemia is identified when the total cholesterol is above 199, triglycerides are above 149, HDL is less than 39, and LDL cholesterol is above 99. High levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol can accumulate in the walls of blood vessels,