HealthCardiologist Warns Normal Cholesterol May Mask Heart Risk
Vikram Desai, 34, had cholesterol levels within standard ranges but learned from his doctor that personal LDL-C targets vary based on individual risk factors like family history and diabetes. In India, high cholesterol causes 7.8% of deaths, with 31% having elevated levels. Indians develop heart disease 10-15 years earlier than Westerners. High LDL-C silently builds artery plaque, increasing heart attack and stroke risks.
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