Which of the following test combinations indicates the HIGHEST risk for coronary heart disease?
A) Increased total cholesterol, increased HDL cholesterol
B) Increased total cholesterol, decreased HDL cholesterol
C) Decreased total cholesterol, decreased HDL cholesterol
D) Decreased total cholesterol, increased HDL cholesterol

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Increased total cholesterol combined with decreased HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol indicates the highest risk for coronary heart disease. HDL is considered "good" cholesterol because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream. High total cholesterol increases the risk of plaque buildup in arteries, while low HDL levels mean less cholesterol is being removed from the body, both of which contribute to a higher risk of heart disease.

Which of the Following Test Combinations Indicates the HIGHEST Risk