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Study Links High LDL Cholesterol to Aortic Valve Disease

953 days ago | Causes & Risk Factors, Heart Basics, Symptoms, Types of Valve Disease
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A 2014 study published in JAMA claims to have found evidence to support a causal association between high levels of “bad” cholesterol and aortic valve stenosis – a form of aortic valve disease in which the valve is narrowed, restricting blood flow from the heart.

Learn more: (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/284433.php) (http://www.medicalne…)

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