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What is LDL Cholesterol?

April 26, 2017cholesterol LDL

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What is LDL Cholesterol?

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LDL is called bad cholesterol because excess amounts of even normal size particles increase the heart attack risk. In addition, the presence of LDL Pattern B, small dense LDL particles, increases the risk of heart attack three-fold. Abnormal LDL particles may be present due to heredity and/or environmental stress factors, and can not be detected by standard cholesterol testing.