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What is LDL cholesterol?

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LDL cholesterol

LDL cholesterol, often called bad cholesterol, is carried by particles that can build up as plaque in artery walls and raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.

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In plain words

LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein.

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Why it matters

LDL is a core heart-risk number that clinicians track alongside weight during GLP-1 treatment.

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LDL cholesterol, often called bad cholesterol, is carried by particles that can build up as plaque in artery walls and raise the risk of heart attack and s

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