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Will a total cholesterol level of 130 actually regress any plaque that may be present in the coronary arteries?

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Plaque regression: Regression is a poorly understood phenomenon. High HDL and low LDL has been associated in some studies with some regression. Calcified plaque has not been shown to regress. Major plaque regression is infrequent.

Answered 5/16/2019

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