It is important to maintain a balance between high-density lipoprotein and low-density lipoprotein levels in the body.
Elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.
Doctors often request a lipid profile test to check levels of low-density lipoprotein and other lipids in the blood.
The buildup of low-density lipoprotein in the arteries can lead to atherosclerosis.