Definition: Small, dense LDL is a type of LDL that is smaller and heavier than typical LDL cholesterol found in your blood.
The presence of this type of LDL can greatly increase your risk of developing atherosclerosis, which results in the formation of plaques that can accumulate to the point that they can limit - or even obstruct - blood from flowing to vital organs in the body. Because of this, having high levels of small, dense LDL may increase your risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or other form of cardiovascular disease.
