ATHEROSCLEROSIS

intro • cholesterol • triglycerides • lipoproteins • atheroma • complications

LIPIDS

 

Lipid is the scientific term for fats in the blood. There are 2 kinds of lipids cholesterol and triglycerides. High lipid levels can speed up a process called atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. Atherosclerosis increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, and other vascular diseases.

Cholesterol

                 Triglycerides

It is a soft, waxy substance

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Chains of the fatty acids arranged in 3’s