Search Tag: HDL-C

Cardiology Management

Cholesterol-is-the-cause-of-atherosclerosis

2017 15 Aug

Although some investigators have considered cholesterol the cause of atherosclerosis for several decades, data from two recent studies provide clear evidence that cholesterol is the villain, according to an Editorial article to appear in The American Journal of Cardiology. The article is available online as an accepted manuscript. In 27 April,...Read more

Cardiology Management

Cad-and-saturated-fat

2015 20 Feb

Since the 1960s, dietary guidelines have emphasised the reduction in the consumption of saturated fat for the prevention or treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD). This is mainly because saturated fat increases the level of low-density lipoproteins cholesterol in the blood thus increasing the risk for CAD. Several studies have shown this association....Read more

Cardiology Management

Ldl-c-associated-with-narrowing-of-aortic-valve

2014 27 Oct

According to a new study published in JAMA , genetic predisposition to elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is associated with narrowing of the aortic valve. The study was conducted with 35,000 participants and the findings show a causal association between LDL-C and aortic valve disease. The findings of the study are to be presented...Read more