How Does LDL Cholesterol Clog Arteries?

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Tip 1 - Clogged Arteries (Arterial Plaque)

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by DEMA JORGE | permalink

Clogged arteries can lead to heart attack and stroke. WebMD explains what causes arteries to harden, along with symptoms, tests, and treatments.
Tags: clogged arteries, arterial plaque, artery plaque, atherosclerosis, heart attack, stroke, TIA, transient ischemic attacks, carotid arteries, coronary artery disease, carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease, cigarette smoking, cholesterol, exercise, plaque buildup

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/clogged-arteries-arterial-plaque ^[1]

Tip 2 - How High Cholesterol Leads to Atherosclerosis

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Flibblebot | permalink

High cholesterol levels lead to clogged arteries, which can ultimately lead to heart disease. WebMD explains how cholesterol levels - both good and bad - raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Tags: cholesterol and atherosclerosis, clogged arteries and high cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, atherosclerosis, plaque, statins and cholesterol

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/how-high-cholesterol-leads-atherosclerosis ^[2]

Tip 3 - Top 5 Artery-Clogging Foods That Can Save Your Life

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Renata Fonseca | permalink

The war on saturated fat is the biggest mistake in the history of nutrition. Here are 5 super healthy foods that were demonized because they're high in fat.

For further reading: http://authoritynutrition.com/top-5-artery-clogging-foods-that-can-save-your-life/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - 'Good cholesterol' can turn bad and cause heart disease

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Hinrich Cordts | permalink

Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic, in the U.S., found 'good' cholesterol can become dysfunctional and lose its protective properties.
Tags: When,good,cholesterol,turns,BAD,Substance,clog,arteries,cause,heart,disease,researchers,claim

For further reading: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2546606/When-good-cholesterol-turns-BAD-Substance-clog-arteries-cause-heart-disease-researchers-claim.html ^[4]

Tip 5 - Cholesterol and Artery Plaque Buildup

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Buub | permalink

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 ^[5]