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Cholesterol's Effect on the Heart

Coronary artery disease, commonly known as heart disease, is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and was responsible for nearly 500,000 deaths in 2003.

Atherosclerosis is a common disorder of the arteries. Fat, cholesterol, and other substances collect in the walls of arteries. Larger accumulations are called atheromas or plaque and can damage artery walls and block blood flow. Severely restricted blood flow in the heart muscle leads to symptoms such as chest p...

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Expert & Community Posts

What is the difference between LDL and VLDL?

By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert

...system, such as cholesterol, fat, and protein. LDL (low density lipoprotein) and VLDL (very... Read more »

Making Sense of Cholesterol Ratios, Lipid Profiles and Your Heart Disease Risk Scores

By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert

...carries mostly cholesterol, some protein, and minimal triglycerides throughout your... Read more »

Triglycerides: One of the most important numbers on your cholesterol panel

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

Do you know what triglycerides are? Triglycerides are that number included at the end of every... Read more »

Dietary cholesterol: Does an egg a day bring the doctor today?

By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...accumulation in arteries and subsequent heart disease. High density lipoproteins (HDL) are the... Read more »

The PLAC Test

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...excellent 74, my HDL level was a great 69, and my triglycerides were just 43. Why was my Lp-PLA2... Read more »

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Health Guide

Cholesterol and Lipids

...triglycerides.Cholesterol-Carrying Lipoproteins. These are the lipoproteins commonly referred to as cholesterol.Low density lipoproteins (LDL). (Often called the "bad" cholesterol.)High-density... Read more »

Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Lifestyle Changes

...lipoproteins (HDL), which are beneficial for the heartReduce other harmful lipids (fatty molecules) such as triglycerides and lipoprotein(a)Any diet should also help keep blood pressure and weight... Read more »

High Cholesterol: Highlights

Cholesterol TrendsOlder Americans are making strides in lowering their total cholesterol levels, but younger adults levels are increasing, according to survey data published in the Journal... Read more »

Coronary Artery Disease: Risk Factors

...Americans with coronary artery disease appear to have a genetic trait that increases the danger of triglycerides, which may be particularly hazardous for women. Click the icon to see an image... Read more »

Heart Attack Risk Factors

...due to hypertension.Very unhealthy cholesterol and lipid balances (high triglyceride levels and lower high density lipoprotein)Blood clotting problemsImpaired nerve function (neuropathy), which... Read more »

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