Chalmers team links non-cholesterol fat particles to heart disease risk when LDL is already low
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Scientists at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden report that two kinds of fat-carrying blood particles can drive inflammation and blood-vessel harm through mechanisms beyond cholesterol buildup, which may explain why some patients still develop coronary disease after LDL reaches recommended levels. The WHO says cardiovascular disease kills about 17.9 million people worldwide each year, with heart attacks and strokes causing more than 80% of those deaths. The findings could inform more targeted prevention.
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