LDL cholesterol not a good marker of CVD in type 1 diabetes
June 20, 2014 | Cardiology News
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The findings suggest "there is no support for an LDL treatment target of 100 mg/dL," Dr. Hero concluded. "The ratio of cholesterol to HDL is a significant predictor of CVD in patients without lipid-lowering medication. The ratio of cholesterol to HDL seems to be a more reliable marker for CVD risk when considering primary prevention."
Dr. Hero said that she had no relevant financial conflicts to disclose.
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