The Role of Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) in Atherosclerosis and Heart Disease

The current epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes will likely escalate the problem further. Atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of CAD, is characterized by an accumulation of lipids, white blood cells, and cell debris in the inner layers of the arterial wall. The immune system is involved in the process, and inflammation appears to play a critical role.
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