An analysis revealed that a hospitalized elderly patient with a history of MI had high levels of Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL), suggesting a risk of developing Hyperdyslipidemia/ Coronary Artery Disease (Artherosclerosis).
What occurs when there are elevated levels of LDL?
LDL cholesterol is known as "bad" cholesterol because it builds up in the walls of your blood vessels, raising your risk of health problems such as a heart attack or stroke.
Cholesterol, on the other hand, is not wholly bad.
Your body needs it to protect its neurons and manufacture healthy cells and hormones.
Some of your cholesterol comes from the foods you eat, while the remainder is made by your liver.
Proteins take it to its location since it does not disintegrate in blood.
These carriers are known as lipoproteins.
A blood test may assess LDL, HDL, and total cholesterol levels.
Triglycerides, a kind of fat that retains excess energy from the diet, are also tested.
