Cholesterol Levels Vs. Plaque Buildup

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Cholesterol and Artery Plaque Buildup More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by shoman | permalink
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WebMD explains how cholesterol is tied to plaque buildup in the arteries and the medical risks associated with both. Learn how to manage your cholesterol and slow plaque buildup.
Tags: cholesterol plaque, cholesterol, arteries, artery, clog, blood clot, angiography, stent, angioplasty, bypass, heart disease, plaque buildup, blocked arteries, unclog arteries, heart plaque, blocked arteries

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/cholesterol-and-artery-plaque-buildup ^[1]

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Cholesterol Levels: High, Low, Good & Bad More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Ross Pearlson | permalink
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HDL is “good” cholesterol; LDL is “bad” cholesterol. HDL helps lower LDL. Too much LDL can lead to heart disease and heart attacks.

For further reading: http://www.livescience.com/34712-ldl-cholesterol-buildup-causes-heart-attack.html ^[2]

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Foods That Cause Plaque Buildup in the Arteries More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Shawna Besancon | permalink
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Find out how to avoid the foods that can lead to plaque buildup.

For further reading: http://healthguides.healthgrades.com/taking-cholesterol-seriously/foods-that-cause-plaque-buildup-in-the-arteries ^[3]

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Why Cholesterol May Not Be the Cause Of Heart Disease - Dr. Mark Hyman More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Maxxtro | permalink
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WE HAVE ALL BEEN LED TO to believe that cholesterol is bad and that lowering it is good. Because of extensive pharmaceutical marketing to both doctors and patients we think that using statin drugs is proven to work to lower the risk of heart attacks and death. But on what scientific evidence is this based, …

For further reading: http://drhyman.com/blog/2010/05/19/why-cholesterol-may-not-be-the-cause-of-heart-disease/ ^[4]

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Arthur Agatston, MD: The Truth About Cholesterol More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Popeyed | permalink
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Cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston, creator of the South Beach Diet, separates myths from facts about cholesterol.

For further reading: http://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/arthur-agatston-md-truth-about-cholesterol-3442.aspx ^[5]

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1. http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/cholesterol-and-artery-plaque-buildup

2. http://www.livescience.com/34712-ldl-cholesterol-buildup-causes-heart-attack.html

3. http://healthguides.healthgrades.com/taking-cholesterol-seriously/foods-that-cause-plaque-buildup-in-the-arteries

4. http://drhyman.com/blog/2010/05/19/why-cholesterol-may-not-be-the-cause-of-heart-disease/

5. http://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/arthur-agatston-md-truth-about-cholesterol-3442.aspx