There are two types of cholesterol: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). LDL cholesterol is often referred to as “bad” because it can build up in your arteries ...

It is carried in the blood by lipoproteins, and there are two main types: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), known as "good ...

[28] Hence, despite lowering LDL cholesterol by only 26%, modern drug therapy had a significant effect on survival. Since Lp apheresis plus drug therapy more than doubles the reduction in LDL ...

Too much saturated fat can raise the level of low-density lipoprotein, or LDL (bad) cholesterol in your blood. If you have high cholesterol, the American Heart Association recommends keeping ...

A standard lipid profile blood test measures cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. High LDL, cholesterol, or ...

The Co-Operative Center for Excellence in Hematology Cell Procurement & Processing Lab currently has an active protocol which allows one to participate as a Donor of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells ...

Guidelines for the use of Lp apheresis to treat FH homozygotes and heterozygotes with coronary heart disease (CHD) and raised LDL levels despite optimal drug therapy have been published in several ...