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Bookmark or Share- LDL cholesterol: How low can you (safely) go? - Harvard HealthCurrent guidelines developed by the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and several other professional organizations recommend lowering elevated LDL levels to 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) in people with high-risk CVD.
- Lower Your LDL - American Heart AssociationLDL (low density lipoprotein), or “bad” cholesterol, can cause fatty buildup called plaque in your arteries. Having high LDL, the “bad” cholesterol, can raise your risk of heart attack and stroke.
- HDL (Good), LDL (Bad) Cholesterol and TriglyceridesLDL cholesterol is considered the “bad” cholesterol because it contributes to fatty buildups in arteries (atherosclerosis). This narrows the arteries and increases the risk for heart attack , stroke and peripheral artery disease , or PAD.
- LDL Cholesterol: Definition, Risks, and How to Lower It - WebMDLDL 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...
- What To Know About LDL Cholesterol: The "Bad" CholesterolLDL is the “bad cholesterol” because too much of it in your blood can contribute to plaque buildup in your arteries. This raises your heart disease and stroke risk.
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