# @njeri.md on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DRABisxEa_Z
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- **Posted:** 2025-11-13T14:42:54.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dr. Njeri Kuria, MD | Cardiology (@njeri.md) — https://gondola.cc/njeri.md

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WHAT IS “NORMAL” LDL?  Let’s talk about it!

📝 Most people think an LDL of 100 mg/dL is “normal.”
But normal depends on your risk of developing heart disease (ASCVD score) 🫀

Here’s what major guidelines (ACC 2022) actually say:
🫀 LDL <100 mg/dL — OKAY if your risk is low 
🫀 LDL <70 mg/dL — goal if you have moderate to high risk or diabetes
🫀 LDL <55 mg/dL — target if you already have heart disease or very high risk (like high Lp(a) or familial hypercholesterolemia)

💡Quick definitions:
🩸 LDL (“bad” cholesterol): carries cholesterol to arteries → buildup = plaque.
🧬 Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH): a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol from birth.
🧪 Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]: a type of cholesterol particle that’s mostly genetic and raises heart disease risk even when LDL looks “normal.”

Your ideal LDL isn’t one-size-fits-all! 
Talk to YOUR doctor to assess what is normal for YOU and you only. 

⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and not medical advice. Always talk to your healthcare provider about your individual risk and treatment plan.

#HeartHealth #Cardiology #PreventiveCardiology #wearfigs #figsambassador

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