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Cholesterol may not be the only lipid involved in trans fat-driven cardiovascular disease

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke, arterial disease, heart attack, and more, making it the focus of many heart health campaigns. But what if there's more to the picture than just cholesterol?

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More than half of American Indian youth may have abnormal or high cholesterol

Science Daily - Heart Disease

More than 70% of American Indian young adults aged 20-39 and 50% of American Indian teens have cholesterol levels or elevated fat in the blood that put them at risk for cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests.

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Abstract 47: Estimated Remnant Lipoprotein Particle Cholesterol, Very Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, and Incident Ischemic Stroke Risk - The Cardiovascular Health Study

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A47-A47, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Serum remnant lipoprotein particle cholesterol (RLP-C), which includes very-low density lipoproteins (VLDL) and its lipolytic products, contributes to atherosclerotic plaque formation. were women, and 15.7% were Black.

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Study Finds Olezarsen Cuts Triglyceride Levels by About Half

DAIC

adults—and more than 2 in 5 adults aged 60 years and older—have elevated triglycerides, also known as hypertriglyceridemia , putting them at an increased risk for heart attacks and stroke. It is well known that high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, known as the “bad” cholesterol, heighten cardiovascular risk.

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Evaluation of Intensive Statins and Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 Inhibitors on Intracranial Artery Plaque Stability: A Prospective Single‐Arm Study

Journal of the American Heart Association

BackgroundIntracranial atherosclerotic stenosis is a leading cause of ischemic stroke and recurrent events due to plaque instability. Highresolution magnetic resonance imaging identifies plaque enhancement as a key marker of instability. After therapy, stenosis decreased from 75.9% (interquartile range, 69.5%84.8%)

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Association of sdLDL-C With Incident Carotid Plaques With Stable and Vulnerable Morphology: A Prospective Cohort Study

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Small dense low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (sdLDL-C) particles are more atherogenic than large and intermediate low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) subfractions. Incident carotid plaques and their vulnerability were detected by carotid ultrasound at follow-up (2021).

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Tips to Help Improve Your Cholesterol

AMS Cardiology

We all want to be heart-healthy and ensuring our cholesterol levels are in the normal range is one of the most critical steps. High cholesterol can increase your risk of severe conditions like heart disease and heart attacks. Continue reading to learn four heart-healthy habits that can improve your cholesterol.