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assertion

Analysis v1

The more bad cholesterol you have in your blood over many years, the more likely you are to get clogged arteries and heart problems.

Context Details

Domain

cardiology

Population

human

Subject

Chronic elevated LDL exposure

Action

is associated with

Target

increased atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk

Intervention Details

Type: lifestyle

Dosage: not applicable

Duration: lifelong

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

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Abstract 9360: Increasing Mass Transfer Flux of Low-Density Lipoproteins-Cholesterol or Apolipoprotein B at the Endothelium of Atherogenic Sites as a Primary Target of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Computational/Algorithm Study

This study shows that when too many LDL cholesterol particles get stuck in artery walls due to blood flow issues, they cause swelling and damage that leads to heart disease — exactly what the claim says.

Contradicting (0)

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No contradicting evidence found

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