Cholesterol is a lipid provided by food and synthesized by the liver. When its level in the blood is too high, atherosclerotic plaques (deposit of lipids) can form on the arterial wall: this is atherosclerosis. When these plaques rupture, they pass into the blood and are responsible for cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction or stroke. The causes can be genetic (the liver produces too much cholesterol). This excess can also be linked to a diet that is too rich in animal fats: meat, eggs, cheese…
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