India, Sept. 29 -- September 29 is observed as World Heart Day, aimed to spread awareness about different heart conditions and the risk factors that are responsible. Awareness and prompt intervention are essential because, as per the World Heart Federation, up to 80 per cent of premature cardiovascular (CVD) deaths are preventable.

On this day, let's take a look at one of the contributors, cholesterol and how it may be putting your heart at serious danger. HT Lifestyle reached out to a cardiologist to ask what happens if your bad cholesterol levels are left unmanaged.

If your cholesterol is regularly high and untreated, it can severely damage your cardiovascular system. Dr Nagendra Boopathy S, Professor of Cardiology, Sri Ramachandra In...