Researchers identify cholesterol-independent blood particles linked to heart attack risk

An international team led by Chalmers University of Technology identified two types of blood particles that can cause inflammation and vascular damage independent of LDL cholesterol levels, offering a new explanation for heart attacks in patients with normal 'bad' cholesterol. The finding is preliminary and based on laboratory research; clinical implications remain uncertain. It matters because it could reshape cardiovascular risk assessment and treatment beyond cholesterol targets.

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