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High blood cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a fat (also called a lipid) that your body needs to work properly. Too much bad cholesterol can increase your chance of getting heart disease, stroke, and other problems. The medical term for high blood cholesterol is lipid disorder, hyperlipidemia, or hypercholesterolemia. There are many types of cholesterol. The ones talked about most are:
LDL is called low-density lipoprotein because LDL particles tend to be less dense than other kinds of cholesterol particles. HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) is often termed the âgoodâ cholesterol while LDL-C is usually termed the âbadâ cholesterol. What Does High LDL Cholesterol Mean? Elevated levels of LDL-C in the blood are associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease.