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2. Low-density lipoprotein - Wikipedia

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   Optimal LDL cholesterol, levels in healthy young children before onset of atherosclerotic plaque in heart artery walls <70 <1.8 Optimal LDL cholesterol, corresponding to lower rates of progression, promoted as a target option for those known to clearly have advanced symptomatic cardiovascular disease <100 <2.6

3. What It Means if You Have Borderline High Cholesterol—And ...

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   LDL cholesterol that’s 160 or higher is considered high, while LDL cholesterol from 130 to 159 is borderline, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians.

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

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   Baigent C, Blackwell L, Emberson J, et al. Efficacy and safety of more intensive lowering of LDL cholesterol: a meta-analysis of data from 170,000 participants in 26 randomised trials. Lancet ...

5. ‘I’m a Cardiologist, and This Is the #1 Most Important Thing ...

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   High LDL cholesterol (that’s the “bad” kind) can be caused by unhealthy diet and lifestyle habits, but it can also run in your family. ... it doesn’t mean that having a family history of ...

6. Lipid profile - Wikipedia

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   For instance, someone's total cholesterol may be high, but this may be due to very high HDL ("good cholesterol") cholesterol levels,—which can help prevent heart disease (the test is mainly concerned with high LDL, or "bad cholesterol" levels). So, while a high total cholesterol level may help give an indication that there is a problem with ...

7. Hyperlipidemia - Wikipedia

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   LDL cholesterol is produced naturally by the body, but eating a diet high in saturated fat, trans fats, and cholesterol can increase LDL levels. [43] Elevated LDL levels are associated with diabetes, hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia, and atherosclerosis. In a fasting lipid panel, a LDL greater than 160 mg/dL is abnormal. [37] [39]