A 49-year-old man has his serum lipids measured. Which pattern suggests the lowest risk for CAD?

A. total cholesterol 215 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol 28 mg/dL

B. total cholesterol 215 mg/dL, HDL cholesterol 43 mg/dL

C. total cholesterol 180 mg/dL, HDL cholesterol 29 mg/dL

D. total cholesterol 202 mg/dL, HDL cholesterol 45 mg/dL

Correct Answer: total cholesterol 202 mg/dL, HDL cholesterol 45 mg/dL

Description: This combination, although the total cholesterol is borderline, has high HDL cholesterol, which is protective. Nevertheless, a level this high would likely require treatment.

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