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Should We Take High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels at Face Value?

Should We Take High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels at Face Value? The inverse correlation between high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels and cardiovascular disease has driven several investigators to target the increase in this lipoprotein to prevent atherosclerosis and its complications. However, many reports have demonstrated that the use of HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) levels as a means to prevent and treat atherosclerosis has mainly resulted in negative outcomes. These findings may help to increase our knowledge of HDL metabolism and its protective effect. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs Springer Journals

Should We Take High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels at Face Value?

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2010 by Adis Data Information BV
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Cardiology; Pharmacotherapy; Pharmacology/Toxicology
ISSN
1175-3277
eISSN
1179-187X
DOI
10.2165/11319590-000000000-00000
pmid
20104929
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Abstract

The inverse correlation between high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels and cardiovascular disease has driven several investigators to target the increase in this lipoprotein to prevent atherosclerosis and its complications. However, many reports have demonstrated that the use of HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) levels as a means to prevent and treat atherosclerosis has mainly resulted in negative outcomes. These findings may help to increase our knowledge of HDL metabolism and its protective effect.

Journal

American Journal of Cardiovascular DrugsSpringer Journals

Published: Aug 17, 2012

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