How does excess cholesterol damage the arteries?

Published on : 13/09/2022 – 06:00

Cholesterol is an essential lipid in the body that maintains the structure of cell membranes in our body and plays a role in the synthesis of certain hormones.

Excess cholesterol is detrimental to health and can lead in the long term to myocardial infarction, stroke or arteritis of the lower limbs.

How does excess cholesterol damage the arteries? How to detect excess cholesterol?

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