A plasma protein containing relatively more cholesterol and triglycerides and less proteins.
The so-called bad cholesterol. LDL contains most of the cholesterol in the blood and carries it to the tissues and organs of the body, including the arteries. Cholesterol from LDL is the main source of damaging buildup and blockage in the arteries. The higher the level of LDL in the blood, the greater is the risk for coronary heart disease.
A class of lipoproteins responsible for transport of cholesterol to extrahepatic tissues.
Also known as the "bad" cholesterol, is transported to different cells in the body and carries the majority of cholesterol in the bloodstream. Too much LDL can cause build up on the artery walls, called atherosclerosis, which may increase the risk of heart attack.
A bad type of cholesterol that tends to deposit in the artery wall and narrow or block in the artery.
known as the "bad cholesterol," low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in high levels can deposit on the walls of the blood vessel and cause formation of plaques.
Known as "bad" cholesterol. Excessive levels of LDL cholesterol accumulate in blood vessels creating cholesterol-rich fatty deposits and vessel hardening/lesions/damage (arthlerosclerosis). The US National Institute of Health has developed LDL cholesterol guidelines: 130 mg/dL = Desirable, 130 - 159 mg/dL = Borderline-high risk, 160 mg/dL = High risk
A complex of lipids and proteins, with greater amounts of lipid than protein, that transports cholesterol in the blood. High levels are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.