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A risk factor for atherosclerosis: triglyceride-rich lipoproteins.
Advances in internal medicine - 1 Jan 2001
Malloy M J, Kane J P
Abstract excerpt
Compelling evidence from meta-analysis of a number of clinical studies on a large aggregate of patients has established an increased level of triglycerides as an independent risk factor for atherosclerotic heart disease. The finding of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins in human atheromata has provided substantial pathophysiologic evidence for a direct role in atherogenesis. Hypertriglyceridemia is commonly embedded...
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