• There are two main types of cholesterol in the body — HDL or “good” cholesterol, and LDL or “bad” cholesterol.
• Having higher levels of LDL cholesterol can potentially lead to atherosclerosis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
• High levels of LDL cholesterol are normally treated in a variety of ways, including medications.
• A recently presented study suggests that using cholesterol-lowering drugs more aggressively to lower LDL cholesterol levels may help decrease risk for major cardiovascular events.

Written by Corrie Pelc on April 3, 2026 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.

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