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4.1/4.2 (Cholesterol (A type of alcohol present in body cells.), LDL (Low…
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Cholesterol
A type of alcohol present in body cells.
LDL
Low-density lipoprotein; 'bad' cholesterol.
HDL
High-density lipoprotein; 'good' cholesterol
familial hypercholesterolemia
A genetic disorder in which the body can't remove LDL.
Atherosclerosis
A buildup of plaque in arteries.
Heart Disease
Narrowed or blocked blood vessels.
Angiogram
x-ray of blood vessels.
Angioplasty
Surgical unblocking of a vein.
Stent insertion
A process where a mesh is inserted through angioplasty.
Risk factors
An attribute or characteristic that raises the risk of a disease.