Beyond Bad Cholesterol: Scientists Uncover a Hidden Driver of Heart Disease
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Protein patterns linked to TRL and Lp(a), two types of fat-carrying particles, suggest shared inflammatory pathways that could offer new targets for heart disease prevention. Lowering “bad” cholesterol substantially reduces the risk of a heart attack, yet some people still develop coronary heart disease after treatment brings their LDL cholesterol down to a recommended level. [...]
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