Comparative study of low density lipoprotein by estimation and calculation from lipid profile in a tertiary hospital

Introduction: Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is widely recognized as an established cardiovascular risk marker. Recent studies have shown that Friedewald underestimates LDL-C at lower levels, which could result in under treatment of high-risk patients of Atherosclerotic cardiovascular...

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Main Authors: Lavanya Lagisetty, Radhika Chowdary Darapuneni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KIMS Foundation and Research Center 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical and Scientific Research
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Online Access:http://jmsronline.com/article.aspx?ID=Comparative-study-of-low-density-lipoprotein-by-estimation-and-calculation-from-lipid-profile