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Are You Aware of the Risks of High Blood LDL?
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Are You Aware of the Risks of High Blood LDL?

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What happens if a clot forms and blocks a narrowed artery due to atherosclerosis?

  • Respiratory distress
  • High blood pressure
  • Heart attack or stroke (correct)
  • Elevated cholesterol levels
  • What is the medical term for the condition in which plaque narrows and hardens the arteries?

  • Atherosclerosis (correct)
  • Arteriosclerosis
  • Hypertension
  • Hypercholesterolemia
  • What is the effect of high blood LDL on the arteries that feed the heart and brain?

  • It improves blood flow to the heart and brain
  • It prevents the deposition of cholesterol in the inner walls of the arteries
  • It causes the arteries to become more flexible
  • It leads to the formation of plaque in the arteries (correct)
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    Test your knowledge on the dangers of high blood LDL with this informative quiz! Learn about how this condition leads to atherosclerosis, plaque buildup, and narrowed arteries. Discover how a clot in a narrowed artery can result in a heart attack or stroke. Use your understanding of these important concepts to keep your heart and brain healthy.

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