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I had my lipid profile done and LDL C is 139. My question is whether high LDL C indicates any damage done to arteries already ?
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High levels of ldl may cause the deposit of ldl on arterial wall & may lead to - * hypertension * early fatigue * shortness of breath * high risk of cardiovascular disease * increased chance of fat accumulation in liver (fatty liver)
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