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@mayoconnectuser1

Marta,

My understanding is that lower LDL will decrease cholesterol buildup, but other factors determine the calcification of cholesterol - ex: calcification of cholesterol on you arteries is increased by statins - this is a positive thing as it decreases the likelihood of chunks of cholesterol breaking off.

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