Background While several lines of evidence prove that elevated concentrations of low-
density lipoproteins (LDL) causally contribute to the development of atherosclerosis and its …

The specific interest concerning HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) is related to its ability to uptake
and return surplus cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver and, therefore, to its …

A low level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is an important risk factor for
cardiovascular disease. Epidemiological and clinical studies provide evidence that HDL-C …

Reduced plasma levels of HDL-C are associated with an increased risk of CAD and
myocardial infarction, as shown in various prospective population studies. However, recent …

Evidence that low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) causes cardiovascular disease
(CVD) is overwhelming. It has also been proven beyond all doubt that lowering the level of …

Abstract BACKGROUND HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) is a commonly used lipid biomarker for
assessing cardiovascular health. While a central focus has been placed on the role of HDL …

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) has been dubbed the good cholesterol
because it is thought to reflect the ability of HDL particles to remove excess cholesterol …

Epidemiological studies point to an inverse relationship between high-density lipoprotein
(HDL) levels and the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD). 1-5 Clinical trials such as the …

Previous studies indicate that reduced concentrations of circulating high-density lipoprotein
(HDL) particles can be superior to HDL-cholesterol (HDL-C) levels as a predictor of …

Since the first discovery of an inverse correlation between high‐density lipoprotein‐
cholesterol (HDL‐C) levels and coronary heart disease in the 1950s the life cycle of HDL, its …