LDL
Plaque-forming lipid carrier
LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein, a type of cholesterol-carrying particle in the blood.
Often called "bad cholesterol" because high levels contribute to plaque buildup in arteries, increasing risk of heart disease and stroke: My doctor wants me to lower my LDL.
Contrasted with HDL, the "good cholesterol."
Arterial plaque accumulation disease
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- coronaryOf heart arteries
- arteryOxygen-rich blood conduit
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
stenosis · angina · ischemia · endothelium · thrombosis · vascular · carotid · aortic
Lipid-lowering pharmaceuticals
- atorvastatinCholesterol-lowering statin drug
- niacinB-vitamin for metabolism
- lovastatinCholesterol-reducing pharmaceutical
- pharmacotherapyTreatment using pharmaceutical agents
Beneficial blood lipid
- triglycerideGlycerol plus three acids
- phospholipidPhosphate-containing membrane lipid
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- hepaticRelating to liver
Deliberate food avoidance
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- baselineStandard for comparison
- optimalMost desirable outcome
- borderlineEdge of acceptability
atherosclerosis
Arterial plaque accumulation disease
stroke · stenosis · angina · ischemia · endothelium · thrombosis · vascular · carotid · aortic · circulation
statins
Lipid-lowering pharmaceuticals
- atorvastatinCholesterol-lowering statin drug
- niacinB-vitamin for metabolism
- lovastatinCholesterol-reducing pharmaceutical
HDL
Beneficial blood lipid
- triglycerideGlycerol plus three acids
- phospholipidPhosphate-containing membrane lipid
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
hepatic · endocytosis · plasma · metabolism
fasting
Deliberate food avoidance
omega-3
Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- lipid disordershyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, bad cholesterol
- heart healthheart disease, heart-healthy diet, heart attack, cardiologist, heart failure
- blood testsCBC, blood test, complete blood count, blood work, CMP
- lab testsblood test, blood tests, CBC, urinalysis, complete blood count
- Lab Valuesglucose, creatinine, hemoglobin, hematocrit, BUN
- Blood Lipidscholesterol, HDL, triglycerides, lipoproteins, lipoprotein
LDLHDL
Beneficial blood lipid
good cholesterol · omega-3 fatty acids · triglycerides · antioxidants
- LDL cholesterolHarmful blood fat transporter