Volume : V, Issue : IX, September - 2015

Cholesterol and coronary heart diseases– a review article

Dr. Nishant Pujara

Abstract :

Atherosclerosis is a disease whose causes are multifactoral, and alterations in plasma lipids and lipoproteins are one facet of the problem. A major achievement of research has been to show how the various risk factors interact in atherogenesis. Low density lipoprotein levels in the plasma are highly correlated with levels of plasma cholesterol. The role of LDL–cholesterol for atherosclerosis growth has been exaggerated, a finding with consequences for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. For instance, as the statins exert their beneficial influence on the cardiovascular system by several mechanisms, it may be wiser to search for the lowest effective dose instead of the dose with maximal effect on LDL–cholesterol. While there is considerable evidence that high density lipoprotein levels are negatively correlated with risk, there are as yet no data on the effects of altering these levels in individuals or in populations.

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Dr. Nishant Pujara Cholesterol and Coronary Heart Diseases- A Review Article Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 9 September 2015

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