An increased risk for CHD has been established in people with:

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An increased risk for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is associated with high total cholesterol, high Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and low High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. High LDL is known as "bad" cholesterol because it contributes to plaque buildup in arteries, while high HDL is considered "good" cholesterol as it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream.

An Increased Risk for CHD Has Been Established in People