A 40-year-old man has been told he has a high level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL). How will the nurse explain this factor?
A) High levels of LDL increase the risk of a heart attack.
B) High levels of LDL are good to fight the formation of plaque.
C) High level of HDL will increase your risk of high blood pressure.
D) High levels of HDL will cause you to have a stroke.

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High levels of LDL cholesterol leads to peripheral vascular disease and hypertension, which greatly increases the chance of myocardial infarction.

A 40-Year-Old Man Has Been Told He Has a High