Comparison common equations for LDL-C calculation with direct assay and developing a novel formula in Iranian children and adolescents: the CASPIAN V study

Abstract Background Hypercholesterolemia is a common dyslipidemia that leads to atherosclerosis. It is proved that early stages of atherosclerosis begins in early stages of life. In several studies, widespread prevalence of dyslipidemia in children is reported. So, assessment of lipid profile in chi...

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Main Authors: Fatemeh Molavi, Nazli Namazi, Mojgan Asadi, Mahnaz Sanjari, Mohammad Esmaeil Motlagh, Gita Shafiee, Mostafa Qorbani, Ramin Heshmat, Roya Kelishadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12944-020-01306-7