Tracking your bad cholesterol levels over many years — not just once — gives doctors a better idea of your real risk for having a heart attack or stroke right now.

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The LDL cumulative exposure hypothesis: evidence and practical applications

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2024 Oct

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The LDL cumulative exposure hypothesis: evidence and practical applications

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DOI: 10.1038/s41569-024-01039-5

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The longer and more your arteries are exposed to bad cholesterol (LDL), the more likely you are to develop heart disease because that cholesterol builds up over time and can lead to heart attacks or strokes.

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