Validation of multiple equations for estimating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in Korean adults

Validation of multiple equations for estimating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in Korean adults

Abstract Background Limited data are available for validation of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) calculation (LDLcal) in the adult Korean population. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a new equation for LDLcal and to compare it with previous such equations in a Korean popul...

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Main Authors: Rihwa Choi, Mi-Jung Park, Youngju Oh, Sung Ho Kim, Sang Gon Lee, Eun Hee Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Subjects:
Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
Friedwald equation
Calculated low-density lipoprotein
Martin/Hopkins equation
National Cholesterol Education Program
Korea
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12944-021-01525-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12944-021-01525-6

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