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2. Why High Cholesterol Isn't Always Bad, According to Cardiologists

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   High cholesterol is only one of many factors that causes heart disease and if you do not have other factors needed to cause plaque, then you might never develop heart disease.

3. The Common Mistake That Could Be Wreaking Havoc on Your ... - AOL

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   The poll shows that, clearly, many people don’t know about the negative impact LDL cholesterol can have on heart health—a major concern since cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of ...

4. It’s not just about cholesterol. 1 in 5 have high levels of ...

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   Because while it’s clear that having high Lp(a) ups one’s risk of cardiovascular disease, what remains unclear is whether lowering that Lp(a) will definitely lower the risk of heart attack and ...

5. Coronary thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   This blood clot may then restrict blood flow within the heart, leading to heart tissue damage, or a myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack. [1] Coronary thrombosis is most commonly caused as a downstream effect of atherosclerosis, a buildup of cholesterol and fats in the artery walls.

6. Hyperlipidemia - Wikipedia

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   Hyperlipidemia is abnormally high levels of any or all lipids (e.g. fats, triglycerides, cholesterol, phospholipids) or lipoproteins in the blood. [2] The term hyperlipidemia refers to the laboratory finding itself and is also used as an umbrella term covering any of various acquired or genetic disorders that result in that finding. [3]

7. Coronary occlusion - Wikipedia

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   This condition slows or blocks the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart. [2] This condition can lead to myocardial ischemia [2] and if untreated, may cause a heart attack and heart failure. [3] It is the most common form of cardiovascular disease, and is the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting 18 million adults. [4]

8. A normal cholesterol level can still be deadly, warns healthy ...

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   For those at highest risk, very low cholesterol levels may help prevent a second heart attack or stroke. Health News . 2004;10(10):6. De Biase SG, Fernandes SFC, Gianini RJ, Duarte JLG.

9. A cholesterol-lowering alternative to statins reduces deaths ...

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   An alternative to statins may help reduce deaths from heart disease among people with high levels of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, new research finds.. When taken as a daily pill, bempedoic acid ...