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The high levels of cholesterol make a patient subject to:

Correct answer: D. Fatal heart attack at young age

  • A. Fatal heart attack at old age
  • B. A curable heart attack at old age
  • C. A curable heart attack at young age
  • D. Fatal heart attack at young age

Explanation

High levels of cholesterol especially LDL can lead to early atherosclerosis, which increases the risk of a fatal heart attack at a young age.

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