There are three levels of heart block (see below), and usually only the most serious type causes symptoms. This type of heart block is known as a complete, or third-degree, heart block. Symptoms of heart block can include: shortness of breath.
It can be hard to understand the cholesterol numbers on the cholesterol food chart, much less what your doctor is saying when he tells you, âYour total cholesterol is 240, your HDL is 35, your LDL is 170, and your triglycerides are 350.â.
Cholesterol Numbers. A cholesterol test measures the amount of cholesterol in your bloodstream. Total cholesterol numbers over 240 mg/dL are considered high. While knowing your total number is helpful, it's also important to know your LDL and HDL numbers. Your ideal LDL cholesterol level may be different from someone else's based on your risk factors for heart disease.