LDL size: does it matter?

Abstract:

:The atherogenic lipoprotein phenotype is characterised by a moderate increase in plasma triglycerides, a decrease in high density lipoprotein cholesterol and the prevalence of smaller denser low density lipoprotein particles. The prevalence of this partially inheritable phenotype is approximately 30% and is a feature of the metabolic syndrome associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular events. The predominance of small dense LDL has been accepted as an emerging cardiovascular risk factor by the adult treatment panel (ATP) III.

journal_name

Swiss Med Wkly

journal_title

Swiss medical weekly

authors

Berneis K,Rizzo M

doi

2004/49/smw-10813

keywords:

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2004-12-18 00:00:00

pages

720-4

issue

49-50

eissn

1424-7860

issn

1424-3997

pii

smw-10813

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134

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