Lipid Profile الفحص في الدار البيضاء

Lipid Profile الفحصing at مختبر تيكلاب

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. A lipid profile فحص measures all types of cholesterol in your blood to assess your cardiovascular risk.

من يجب أن يخضع a Lipid Profile?

• Adults over 35 (men) / 45 (women) - Routine screening recommended
• تاريخ عائلي - Heart disease, stroke, or high cholesterol in family
• Diabetes patients - Annual lipid فحصing essential
• High blood pressure - Cholesterol and hypertension often co-exist
• Overweight/obesity - BMI over 25
• Smokers - Smoking worsens cholesterol's effects
• Metabolic syndrome - Part of comprehensive metabolic screening
• Before starting statins - Baseline measurement needed
• On cholesterol medication - Monitor treatment effectiveness every 3-6 months

فهم نتائجك

الفحص	Optimal	Borderline High	High Risk
Total Cholesterol	<200 mg/dL	200-239 mg/dL	≥240 mg/dL
LDL Cholesterol	<100 mg/dL	130-159 mg/dL	≥160 mg/dL
HDL Cholesterol	≥60 mg/dL	40-59 mg/dL	<40 mg/dL
Triglycerides	<150 mg/dL	150-199 mg/dL	≥200 mg/dL
Total/HDL Ratio	<3.5	3.5-5.0	>5.0
LDL/HDL Ratio	<2.0	2.0-3.0	>3.0

Cardiovascular Disease in Morocco

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Morocco:

• 40% of Moroccan adults have elevated cholesterol levels
• Rising obesity - Over 50% of adults overweight, 20% obese
• Changing diet - More processed foods, less traditional Mediterranean diet
• Underdiagnosed - Many don't know they have high cholesterol (no symptoms)
• Undertreated - Even diagnosed patients often don't reach target levels

What Do Your Results Mean?

If your results are abnormal:

• Lifestyle changes first - Diet, exercise, weight loss often enough
• Mediterranean diet - Rich in olive oil, fish, vegetables (traditional Moroccan diet!)
• Regular exercise - 30 minutes daily walking can raise HDL
• Medications if needed - Statins very effective for high LDL
• Reفحص in 3-6 months - Monitor response to treatment

Risk Factors Beyond Cholesterol

Your doctor uses your lipid profile along with other factors to assess heart disease risk:

• Age, gender, family history
• Blood pressure, diabetes
• Smoking status
• Obesity, physical activity level

Target cholesterol levels are lower for high-risk patients (diabetes, previous heart attack, etc.)