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LDL Cholesterol: The Bad Cholesterol

Description

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is a type of bad cholesterol that can build up in your arteries and narrow them. This can lead to heart disease, stroke, and other health problems.

LDL cholesterol is often called "bad cholesterol" because it can cause plaque to build up in your arteries. Plaque is a sticky substance made up of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and other substances. As plaque builds up, it can narrow your arteries and make it harder for blood to flow through them. This can lead to heart disease, stroke, and other health problems.

Associated Diseases

High LDL cholesterol is linked to a number of health problems, including:

Heart disease
Stroke
Peripheral artery disease
Atherosclerosis

Did you Know ?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 3 adults in the United States have high LDL cholesterol.

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