The Lipid Triad - Expert Comments
ACCP, March 2000 “Low HDL is a better indicator of CHD than high LDL as seen in epidemiological studies such as the Framingham Study and recently the VA-HIT Study.” Sander Robins, University Medical Center, Boston “Landmark statin trials have shown consistent benefits on CHD reduction after raising HDL by 5 - 10% irrespective of LDL levels” Christie Ballantyne, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
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40
30
21
20
0 35
35 - 55
55
HDL-C (mg/dL)
ASSMANN G; Lipid Metabolism Disorders and CHD; MMV Medizin Verlag, 1993: 59
CHD Incidence per 1, 000 in 6 years
PROCAM Heart Study
>5
Triglycerides <200 mg/dl Triglycerides >= 200 mg/dl
ASSMANN G and SCHULTE H; Am J Cardiol 1992; 70: 733-737