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The hypertriglyceridemic waist phenotype among women.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Nov 2003
LaMonte Michael J, Ainsworth Barbara E, DuBose Katrina D, Grandjean Peter W, Davis Paul G, Yanowitz Frank G, Durstine J Larry
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Elevated plasma triglycerides (TG) and waist girth (hypertriglyceridemic waist (HTGW)) has been associated with elevated insulin, small dense low-density lipoprotein (sLDL) particles, and Apo B in men. The HTGW has not been reported for women and the effect of cardiorespiratory fitness ("fitness") on associations between HTGW and coronary risk factors is unknown. PURPOSE: To determine the prevalence...
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