LDL Cholesterol

When large quantity of LDL cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can slowly build up in the inner walls of the arteries that feed the heart and brain. LDL cholesterol together with other substances form plaque which is a thick and hard substance deposit that can clog those arteries. This condition is known as atherosclerosis. If a clot forms and blocks a narrowed artery, it can cause a heart attack or stroke. The levels of HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in the blood are measured to evaluate the risk of having a heart attack. LDL cholesterol of less than 100 mg/dL is the optimal level. Less than 130 mg/dL is near optimal for most people. When LDL level high that is more than 160 mg/dL and above and if you have two or more risk factors for cardiovascular disease reflects an increased risk of heart disease. Because of this reason LDL cholesterol is often called "bad" cholesterol.

We can decrease the LDL cholesterol level. The most effective way and widely used medications to lower LDL cholesterol are called statins. Most of the large controlled trials that demonstrated the heart attack and stroke prevention benefits of lowering LDL cholesterol used one of the statins. You can Lower LDL cholesterol by losing excess weight, exercising regularly, and following a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

Here we have given actual LDL cholesterol level
Desirable Level: Below 100(mg/dl)
Near or above optimal: 100-129(mg/dl)
Borderline level: 130-159(mg/dl)
High level: 160-189(mg/dl)
Undesirable level: 190(mg/dl) and above.