About LDL Cholesterol
LDL ('bad') cholesterol carries cholesterol particles to cells and tissues, but when elevated, excess LDL deposits into artery walls — triggering the inflammation and plaque buildup that leads to heart attack and stroke. Lower LDL generally means lower cardiovascular risk, especially in the presence of other risk factors like high blood pressure or elevated CRP. Standard LDL-C measures cholesterol content; ApoB is more predictive because it counts the actual number of atherogenic particles.