What LDL Cholesterol Level Is Dangerous for Your Heart? A Cardiologist Explains
LDL cholesterol level matters because higher LDL-C can contribute to plaque buildup inside the coronary arteries and increase cardiovascular risk. However, there is no single LDL number that is equally dangerous for everyone. Age, diabetes, blood pressure, smoking history, family history, existing coronary artery disease and previous heart events all influence the LDL target a […]