Cholesterol and triglycerides serum levels are very important to maintain in normal ranges because high cholesterol and triglycerides serum levels can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, blocking blood vessels and making patients have myocardial infarction and strokes. In clinical practice, it is usually measured the total cholesterol serum level, the HDL (good cholesterol), the LDL (bad cholesterol), and triglycerides. It is important to know that hypoactive thyroid may increase the total cholesterol serum levels, so patients should always seek a healthcare worker before interpreting their blood tests.
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