Cholesterol Flashcards
1
Q
what does cholesterol have a large impact on
A
atherosclerosis
Atherosclertotic cardiovascular diesease (ASCVD)
- leading killer
- begins as fatty streak
–> deposition of fibrous plague - impedes coronary BF
- agina
-encourages thromi formation = MI, stroke
risk ASCVD directly related to levels of LDL
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