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 …

2024年12月23日 · Low-density lipoprotein has a purpose, but too much LDL cholesterol in your body can raise your risk of heart disease and stroke. You can do a lot to bring your LDL level …

LDL-C is one of the primary lipoproteins responsible for transporting cholesterol to cells throughout the body. While cholesterol is essential for building cell membranes and producing …

2024年2月16日 · Studies suggest that an optimal total cholesterol level is about 150 mg/dL, with LDL-C at or below 100 mg/dL, and adults with LDL-C in this level have lower rates of heart …

2020年10月27日 · However, once there is atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (plaque in the arteries), the new guidelines recommend that high-intensity statin therapy or maximally …

2024年5月15日 · LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. This is sometimes called "bad" cholesterol. It makes up most of your body's cholesterol. High levels of LDL cholesterol raise …

2023年7月24日 · LDL-C is a significant contributor to the development of ASCVD, with a target level of 50 to 70 mg/dL recommended to prevent plaque formation in the blood vessels. …

2023年4月25日 · Cholesterol travels in the blood via “bad” LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and “good” HDL (high-density lipoprotein). Excess LDL cholesterol can form plaque on blood …

LDL-C is not a count of actual LDL particles. LDL-C represents how much cholesterol is being transported by all LDL particles, which is either a smaller concentration of large particles or a …

2024年3月22日 · LDL stands for low-density lipoproteins. It is sometimes called the "bad" cholesterol because a high LDL level leads to a buildup of cholesterol in your arteries. HDL …