Triglyceride levels are the key to heart health
Millions of people have high cholesterol, but only a small fraction of them understand why triglycerides are a dangerous part of the cholesterol picture, according to a new survey of doctors and patients.
And guess who the doctors blame for their patients' unawareness about triglycerides? Here's a hint: They don't blame doctors.
Heart health : Blame game
Lipids are fats, and they're essential for life. Your cell membranes would be lost without lipids. But when levels of triglycerides (a type of lipid) are elevated, you've got trouble. When triglycerides bind to carrier proteins, lipoproteins are created and may leave fat deposits in coronary arteries. Several studies have shown that high triglyceride levels sharply increase heart disease risk, even when no other risk factors exist.
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