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Doctordle #102

Silent lipid result on a screening test

CardiovascularEasy

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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-07-11. It presents "Silent lipid result on a screening test" as a Easy Cardiovascular puzzle. The final answer is High Cholesterol.

Answer

High Cholesterol

Source

MedlinePlus

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Six clues

  1. Clue 1

    A 52-year-old feels well but has an abnormal fasting blood test.

  2. Clue 2

    The LDL number is the main concern in this fictional result.

  3. Clue 3

    Family history and diet are reviewed.

  4. Clue 4

    The condition can contribute to fatty buildup in arteries.

  5. Clue 5

    It often has no symptoms by itself.

  6. Clue 6

    The answer names too much of a waxy blood lipid.

Plain-language explanation

High cholesterol often causes no symptoms but can contribute to artery plaque and cardiovascular risk. The puzzle uses an abnormal LDL screening result as the key clue.