Myths Surrounding High Cholesterol
High cholesterol refers to high levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, another type of fat that is in the blood. It can be caused not only by certain foods, such as those high in saturated fat and trans fat, but also by an individual being …
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Intravascular imaging system detects cholesterol signature in heart attack …
… system to detect lipid core plaque in patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI). The study details the identification of a specific cholesterol signature at the site of the culprit lesions causing STEMI, a dangerous type of …
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Lowering your cholesterol for heart health: Easy exercise and diet options
There are many factors that can contribute to high cholesterol; weight gain, a sedentary lifestyle, heredity, and a diet high in saturated fats. High cholesterol levels can be a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Although high cholesterol must …
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Racial differences in LDL cholesterol size
White Americans at high risk for developing coronary artery disease tend to have smaller and denser LDL cholesterol particles in their blood than African Americans at the same risk level. According to a study, a small dense LDL particle size has been …
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Intravascular imaging system detects cholesterol signature in heart attack …
… system to detect lipid core plaque in patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI). The study details the identification of a specific cholesterol signature at the site of the culprit lesions causing STEMI, a dangerous type of …
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