Implication of Low HDL-c Levels in Patients with Average LDL-c Levels: A Focus on Oxidized LDL, Large HDL Subpopulation, and Adiponectin

• Main Authors: Filipa Mascarenhas-Melo (Author), José Sereno (Author), Edite Teixeira-Lemos (Author), Daniela Marado (Author), Filipe Palavra (Author), Rui Pinto (Author), Petronila Rocha-Pereira (Author), Frederico Teixeira (Author), Flávio Reis (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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To evaluate the impact of low levels of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) on patients with LDL-c average levels, focusing on oxidative, lipidic, and inflammatory profiles. Patients with cardiovascular risk factors (n=169) and control subjects (n=73) were divided into 2 subgroups, one of n...