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Your LDL and You

What Your LDL-Cholesterol Means to You

Your LDL level is a good indicator of your risk for heart disease. Lowering LDL is the main aim of treatment if you have high cholesterol. In general, the higher your LDL level, the greater your chance of developing heart disease.

In addition to LDL, you will need to know what risk factors you have that influence your LDL-lowering treatment.

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