Diseases

Ldl Cholesterol

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Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, commonly referred to as 'bad' cholesterol. Elevated ldl levels are associated with an increased risk of heart disease. Lipoproteins, which are combinations of fats (lipids) and proteins, are the form in which lipids are transported in the blood.

SYMPTOMS

Signs of a heart attack include:

Tightness, squeezing, fullness, pain, or aching in the chest or arms.
Difficulty breathing.
Anxiety or an a feeling of impending doom.
Dizziness.
Nausea, indigestion, or heartburn.
Excessive fatigue.

CAUSES

Factors within your control — such as inactivity, obesity and an unhealthy diet — contribute to high ldl cholesterol and low hdl cholesterol. ... For example, your genetic makeup may keep cells from removing ldl cholesterol from your blood efficiently or cause your liver to produce too muchcholesterol.