Cholesterol Types
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Understanding Cholesterol Types
Cholesterol is an essential blood fat that plays a crucial role in the body. However, elevated cholesterol levels can lead to atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD). One common symptom of CAD is angina, which is chest pain caused by restricted blood flow to the heart.
Regular cholesterol blood tests often measure triglycerides, HDL (high-density lipoprotein), LDL (low-density lipoprotein), and total cholesterol. It's important to distinguish between the two main types of cholesterol: LDL and HDL. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol because it tends to accumulate in the arteries, forming plaques that can lead to heart attacks.
On the other hand, HDL is known as "good" cholesterol. It helps remove cholesterol from artery plaques, transporting it back to the liver to be excreted from the body.
Medications like statins, fibrates, niacin, and bile acid resins are commonly used to manage cholesterol levels. However, these drugs do not reverse calcification in the arteries.
Not all LDL cholesterol is equally harmful. Smaller, denser LDL particles are more dangerous, often compared to marbles, whereas larger, lighter particles are likened to ping-pong balls. Similarly, HDL also has varying components, some more beneficial than others.
Cholesterol management is complex, and ongoing research is developing therapies that focus on not just reducing total cholesterol, but also balancing the good and bad cholesterol levels.
Understanding the different components of cholesterol can aid in developing effective treatment strategies and reducing the risk of heart disease over the long term.
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