What's the highest HDL ever? For me it's this cirrhotic alcoholic who presented with an HDL of greater than 135.
This gentleman's HDL level is "desirable". The way I see things, there's no need to worry about his end stage cirrhosis with all the life threatening sequela that comes with it. With an HDL that high, his heart will live forever.
For most folks, the benefits of alcohol reach a dose dependent level rather quickly. For this guy, perhaps I should tell him to keep drinking. It's the only thing keeping him alive.
Go here for a bunch of other record clinical findings.
Go here for a bunch of other record clinical findings.
