A 35-year-old well-trained recreational athlete with no family history of heart disease receives the results of his blood lipid profile that was drawn as part of an annual physical. For questions 29-32, indicate whether each laboratory result is within or not within the normal range.
-Triglycerides 180 mg/dl

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The normal range for triglycerides is typically less than 150 mg/dL, so a result of 180 mg/dL is not within the normal range. This may indicate an increased risk for heart disease and the patient may need to make lifestyle changes or consider medication to lower their triglyceride levels.

A 35-Year-Old Well-Trained Recreational Athlete with No Family History of Heart