Robyn Lehr
Know Your Numbers by Heart
To monitor your cardiovascular health, keep track of these vital stats.
Cholesterol: Your total cholesterol level should be less than 200, with HDL (good) cholesterol 60 or higher and LDL (bad) cholesterol
under 129.
Triglycerides: Keep your levels under 150.
Blood Pressure: Maintain a balance below 120/80.
Body Mass Index (BMI): This depends on height and weight. Normal levels are 18.5 to 24.9. To calculate yours, go to nhlbisupport.com/bmi.
C-Reactive Protein (CRP): For people with risk factors, a high CRP level (more than 3.0) can signal heart inflammation.
Triglycerides: Keep your levels under 150.
Blood Pressure: Maintain a balance below 120/80.
Body Mass Index (BMI): This depends on height and weight. Normal levels are 18.5 to 24.9. To calculate yours, go to nhlbisupport.com/bmi.
C-Reactive Protein (CRP): For people with risk factors, a high CRP level (more than 3.0) can signal heart inflammation.
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