Definition
Components
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Data Element ConceptPerson—low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyLow-density lipoprotein cholesterol level
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Value DomainMillimoles per litre N[N].N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Millimoles per litre N[N].N ".| Data Type | Number |
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| Format | N[N].N |
| Maximum character length | 3 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Supplementary Values | 99.9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
Formula:
LDL-C = (plasma total cholesterol) - (high density lipoprotein cholesterol) - (fasting plasma triglyceride divided by 2.2).
Origin:
National Heart Foundation of Australia and the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand, Lipid Management Guidelines - 2001, MJA 2001; 175: S57-S88.
National Heart Foundation of Australia and the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand, Position Statement on Lipid Management - 2005, Heart, Lung and Circulation 2005; 14: 275-291.
Comments:
High blood cholesterol is a key factor in heart, stroke and vascular disease, especially coronary heart disease (CHD).
Poor nutrition can be a contributing factor to heart, stroke and vascular disease as a population's level of saturated fat intake is the prime determinant of its level of blood cholesterol.
The majority of the cholesterol in plasma is transported as a component of LDL-C. Recent trials support a target LDL-C of <2.0 mmol/L for high risk patients with existing coronary heart disease.