In general, you have a greater risk of developing heart disease or atherosclerosis as your level of blood cholesterol increases.
Review Date: 11/4/2004
Reviewed By: Updates to specific sections made by Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by David Webner, M.D., Sports Medicine Fellow, Crozer-Keystone Family Practice Program, Springfield, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (10/17/2003).
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