This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Cardiovascular system, Subject name: Pathology
Best indicator for coronary aery disease 
Select and explain. 
A. HDL, B. LDL, C. VLDL, D. Chlomicron
B: LDL
Answer: B: LDL 
Explanation: Hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor for development of atheroscerosis The main cholesterol component associated with increased risk is LDL (bad cholesterol) Robbins 9th edition page no. 336