LDL
noun
: a lipoprotein of blood plasma that is composed of a moderate proportion of protein with little triglyceride and a high proportion of cholesterol and that is associated with increased probability of developing atherosclerosis : bad cholesterol compare hdl
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For example, people with familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic condition that causes high LDL cholesterol levels, are more sensitive to dietary fats.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Jan. 2025
For example, a clinician might ask whether statins would be more effective than diet and exercise to lower LDL cholesterol for a 50 year-old male with no other risk factors.
—Aaron J. Masino, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
These imbalances can contribute to atherosclerosis, as high LDL cholesterol and triglycerides can increase the risk of plaque buildup inside the artery walls.8
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Healthcare providers can use different tests to check for atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis, or both.
—Anisha Shah, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
The higher the intensity, the greater the percentage the statin can lower LDL.
—Phuoc Anh (anne) Nguyen, Pharmd, Ms, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Jan. 2025
For example, a clinician might ask whether statins would be more effective than diet and exercise to lower LDL cholesterol for a 50 year-old male with no other risk factors.
—Aaron J. Masino, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
These imbalances can contribute to atherosclerosis, as high LDL cholesterol and triglycerides can increase the risk of plaque buildup inside the artery walls.8
Testing Differences
Healthcare providers can use different tests to check for atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis, or both.
—Anisha Shah, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
The higher the intensity, the greater the percentage the statin can lower LDL.
—Phuoc Anh (anne) Nguyen, Pharmd, Ms, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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LDL
noun
: a lipoprotein of blood plasma that is composed of a moderate proportion of protein with little triglyceride and a high proportion of cholesterol and that is associated with increased probability of developing atherosclerosis
called also bad cholesterol, beta-lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein
compare hdl, vldlLove words? Need even more definitions?
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