When LDL Cholesterol Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story: A Clinical Case of Hidden Cardiovascular Risk
The Challenge of Residual Risk in Cardiovascular Health Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide.Despite preventive efforts—such as controlling LDL cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose levels—many individuals still suffer heart attacks or strokes even with apparently “normal” values. This phenomenon is known as residual cardiovascular risk, and it accounts for up to 60–70% […]
