If I have normal cholesterol levels, can I still develop coronary artery disease?
Yes. Coronary artery disease is caused by many different factors, not just cholesterol levels. It's possible to have normal cholesterol levels, but more of a certain type of dense cholesterol that causes plaques. Lipoprotein(a) levels also have a big influence on the development of coronary artery disease, and are not detected in cholesterol testing.
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