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Can you tell me how could lowering the blood cholesterol levels reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?
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Stabilize plaque: Elevated cholesterol is associated with an increased risk go plaque formation in the arteries or atherosclerosis. Lowering the cholesterol may stabilize plaque or reduce risk of additional plaque formation.
Answered 2/8/2014
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