Pump It Up! Heart Health Quiz

What connection exists between coronary artery disease (CAD) and cholesterol?

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Correct Incorrect High levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) are linked to a greater risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), while higher levels of HDL (good cholesterol) are associated with a reduced risk of CAD.

What connection exists between coronary artery disease (CAD) and cholesterol?

• An elevated level of low density lipoprotein (LDL) and a decreased level of high density lipoprotein (HDL) are associated with a reduced risk of coronary artery disease.
• A decreased level of LDL and an elevated level of HDL are associated with a reduced risk of coronary artery disease.
• Levels of LDL and HDL should be about the same to reduce the risk of coronary artery disease.