| 1 | When this happens, the cholesterol and protein form a lipoprotein together. | |
| 2 | However, smoking cessation did not affect low density lipoprotein or LDL - the bad cholesterol. | |
| 3 | It elevates levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which increases heart disease risk. | |
| 4 | Another study suggests smoking cessation boosted high density lipoprotein cholesterol even though it was associated with weight gain. | |
| 5 | For high-risk patients, the goal is LDL of less than 100 milligrams per deciliter, with the possibility of aiming for less than 70 for those in the most danger of heart problems. |
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