There are more deaths caused by atherosclerosis in the US than by any other condition. Atherosclerosis is more commonly referred to as hardening of arteries. A major risk factor for atherosclerosis is a high blood level of cholesterol. Cholesterol is a form of fat that becomes deposited on the artery wall forming a plaque.

Cholesterol is, classified based on density:

Low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol

LDL, also known as

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