Understanding Borderline High LDL Cholesterol: Risks & Management

Borderline high LDL cholesterol, often called borderline high bad cholesterol: this refers to LDL levels between 130-159 mg/dL in the fasted state. In general lower is best for LDL as higher LDL increases atherosclerotic plaque development in the arterial tree resulting in the development of coronary or carotid artery diseases and other vascular diseases including peripheral vascular.