
LDL Cholesterol: Definition, Risks, and How to Lower It - WebMD
2024年7月17日 · LDL cholesterol is often called the “bad” cholesterol because it collects in the walls of your blood vessels, raising your chances of health problems like a heart attack or stroke. But...
LDL Cholesterol: What It Is & How to Manage It - Cleveland Clinic
2024年12月23日 · An LDL level above 100 mg/dL raises your risk of cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) disease. Healthcare providers check your cholesterol levels (including LDL) through a simple blood test called a lipid panel .
Cholesterol: Understanding Levels & Numbers - Cleveland Clinic
Your LDL (“bad” cholesterol) should be below 100. Your total should be below 200. Talk with your provider about what your results mean for you and how to manage your cholesterol.
Cholesterol Levels: By age, LDL, HDL, and More - Healthline
2023年12月16日 · Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) carry cholesterol through your bloodstream. LDL is called “bad” cholesterol because high amounts can form plaques in your blood vessels, increasing your risk...
High cholesterol - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2025年3月7日 · Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. This is known as the "bad" cholesterol. LDL carries cholesterol particles throughout the body. "Bad" cholesterol builds up in the walls of arteries. This makes the arteries hard and narrow. When a gene change causes high cholesterol, the body has trouble removing LDL cholesterol from the blood.
LDL Cholesterol (the "Bad" Type): How to Lower It and More - Healthline
2023年4月25日 · There are two kinds of cholesterol — HDL and LDL. Learn why LDL is usually considered "bad" and what to do if you have too much.
LDL cholesterol: What it is and how to lower its levels
2021年4月29日 · LDL cholesterol is low-density lipoprotein, and if levels are too high, a person could be at risk of cardiovascular disease. Learn more about LDL cholesterol and how to reduce it.
Lower Your LDL - American Heart Association
Knowing your LDL cholesterol is essential to your well-being. By learning what affects your LDL (bad) cholesterol, you can help manage it. Learn about the types of cholesterol, what affects your cholesterol, how often you should get it checked, and more below.
LDL and HDL Cholesterol and Triglycerides | Cholesterol | CDC
2024年5月15日 · The combination of high levels of triglycerides with low HDL and/or high LDL cholesterol levels can increase your risk for health problems, such as heart attack. Learn more about optimal blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
LDL Cholesterol: Ranges, Risks, and How to Lower It - Verywell …
2024年1月9日 · Low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is sometimes referred to as “bad” cholesterol because it can build up and lead to coronary artery disease.
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