High Blood Cholesterol

Frequently Asked Questions

16. What is my LDL goal and how is it decided?

Your LDL goal is how low your LDL cholesterol level should be to reduce your risk of developing heart disease or having a heart attack. The higher your risk, the lower your goal LDL should be. You and your doctor will set your LDL goal using your medical history and the number of LDL risk factors that you have.