Could high-density lipoprotein cholesterol predict increased cardiovascular risk?

Volume: 24, Issue: 2, Pages: 140 - 147
Published: Apr 1, 2017
Abstract
Purpose of review null Serum high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is considered to be protective against cardiovascular disease. However, there is emerging evidence that under certain conditions the HDL molecule can become dysfunctional and proinflammatory, paradoxically leading to increased risk of cardiovascular disease. This review will provide a brief outline of the potential mechanisms by which HDL can become atherogenic and summarize some of the...
Paper Details
Title
Could high-density lipoprotein cholesterol predict increased cardiovascular risk?
Published Date
Apr 1, 2017
Volume
24
Issue
2
Pages
140 - 147
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