Some types of fat-carrying particles in the blood, besides the usual 'bad cholesterol,' are linked to plaque buildup in arteries that can cause heart disease.

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The role of non-LDL:non-HDL particles in atherosclerosis

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2002 Jun

This study says that certain fatty particles in the blood—other than the usual 'bad cholesterol' (LDL)—can also clog arteries and cause heart disease, which matches exactly what the claim says.

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The role of non-LDL:non-HDL particles in atherosclerosis

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DOI: 10.1007/S11892-002-0096-0

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