LDL cholesterol is the so-called "bad" type of cholesterol. LDL carries most of the cholesterol in the blood to the tissue. High levels of LDL cholesterol can form harmful deposits called plaques, which can block blood flow. This condition is known as atherosclerosis. Elevated levels of LDL cholesterol have been determined to be associated with an increased risk of heart attack. That's why LDL cholesterol is often called "bad" cholesterol.

A type of lipoprotein that consists of about 50% cholesterol and is associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease.

A lipoprotein carrying a high level of cholesterol, moderate levels of protein and low levels of triglycerides. Associated with the building of athersclerotic deposits in the arteries.

Transports cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver to be used in various cellular processes. Also referred to as “bad” cholesterol.

A type of cholesterol in the body that may cause plaque or a blockage in the arteries. A high LDL level increases the risk for heart disease.

a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of moderate amount of protein and a large amount of cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis

A type of protein that transports “harmful” cholesterol in the blood. It’s the major cholesterol carrier in the blood. (See LDL Cholesterol.)

Cholesterol is carried in the blood stream by lipoproteins. The low-density lipoprotein (LDL) carries most of the cholesterol from the liver to the cells. If there is an excess of cholesterol or it cannot be properly delivered to the cells, LDL cholesterol tends to accumulate in the vessel walls, where it can lead to damage and contribute to the development of atherosclerosis. Therefore LDL cholesterol is considered ‘badâ€(tm) cholesterol.

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Major cholesterol-containing lipoprotein and major atherogenic lipoprotein.

Lipoprotein that contains most of the cholesterol in the blood. LDL carries cholesterol to the tissues of the body, including the arteries. A high level of LDL increases the risk of heart disease. LDL typically contains 60 to 70 percent of the total serum cholesterol and both are directly correlated with CHD risk.

A complex of lipids and proteins, with greater amounts of lipid than protein, that is the major transporter of cholesterol in the bloodstream.

A lipoprotein that carries cholesterol from the liver to body tissues. LDL contains more fat than protein.

a blood substance containing large amounts of cholesterol.

the primary cholesterol-carrying blood substance.

a lipoprotein of blood plasma that is composed of a moderate proportion of protein with little triglyceride and a high proportion of cholesterol and that is associated with increased probability of developing atherosclerosis (also referred to as “bad” cholesterol, beta-lipoprotein)

A lipoprotein that transports cholesterol from the liver to the rest of the body, which can cause the buildup of plaques in the arteries.

The main cholesterol carrier protein in the blood. LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) is sometimes referred to as ‘bad' cholesterol because if there is too much in the blood, it can build up in the walls of arteries to form plaques.

One form of cholesterol. Its often-called "bad" cholesterol because excess amounts in your blood can lead to health problems, including heart disease.

(LDL) Termed "bad cholesterol," this substance is actually a carrier protein that transports cholesterol in the blood. The cholesterol carried by LDL can attach to artery walls adding to plaque buildup already in progress. High levels of LDL are associated with an increased risk of developing coronary artery disease.

Increase in density corresponds to increase in protein to lipid ratio in lipoproteins. One of the functions of low-density lipoprotein is to carry cholesterol and deposit at various tissues.

a type of cholesterol in the body; also known as "bad" cholesterol. LDL is considered a risk factor for heart disease.

Also known as the bad cholesterol; a compound consisting of a lipid and a protein that carries the majority of the total cholesterol in the blood and deposits the excess along the inside of arterial walls.

LDL is a carrier molecule that transports cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood from the liver to the body's cells. A high level of LDL is associated with a high risk of heart attack because it indicates there is too much artery-clogging cholesterol in the blood. Although long considered the "bad" cholesterol, recent research indicates that some sub-fractions of LDL are actually heart protective.

A "package" that transports cholesterol in the blood to the rest of the body, where it is used in making cell membranes and hormones.

is the type of protein shell that carries lipids in the blood and allows the fat to be deposited into the walls of arteries causing atherosclerosis. LDL is the "bad" cholesterol when measured in a blood test.

Cholesterol and other fats can't dissolve in the blood. They have to be transported to and from the cells by special carriers called lipoproteins. Cholesterol LDL is known as the "bad" cholesterol. Too much LDL cholesterol can clog arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. The lower LDL cholesterol, the lower the risk. In fact, itâ€(tm)s a better gauge of risk than total blood cholesterol. LDL cholesterol will fall into one of these categories: Target Less than 100 mg/dL Near Optimal 100-129 mg/dL Borderline high 130-159 mg/dL High 160-189 mg/dL Very High ³190 mg/dL

particles that are rich in cholesterol.

(LDL) (lip-o-PRO-teen) A form of cholesterol that circulates in the blood. Commonly called “bad” cholesterol. High LDL increases the risk of heart disease. An LDL less than 100 mg/dl is considered optimal, 100-129 mg/dl is considered near or above optimal, 130-159 mg/dl is considered borderline high, 160-189 mg/dl is considered high, and 190 mg/dl or greater is considered very high.

Spherical particles that transport cholesterol from the liver to the rest of the body, which can cause the buildup of plaque in the arteries; called "bad" cholesterol because high levels are associated with a high risk for heart attack (see Cardiovascular Health, High Cholesterol).

The body's primary cholesterol-carrying molecule. High blood levels of LDL increase a person's risk of heart disease by promoting cholesterol attachment and accumulation in blood vessels; hence, the nickname "bad cholesterol."

So-called "bad" cholesterol, which circulates in your blood and can build up on blood vessel walls.

(LDL): Also known as "bad" cholesterol, LDLs are large, dense, protein-fat particles composed of a moderate proportion of protein and a high proportion of cholesterol. Higher levels of LDLs are associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease.