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Inherited disorders of HDL metabolism and atherosclerosis.
Current opinion in lipidology - 1 Apr 2005
Hovingh G Kees, de Groot Eric, van der Steeg Wim, Boekholdt S Matthijs, Hutten Barbara A, Kuivenhoven Jan Albert, Kastelein John J P
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Genetic disorders of HDL metabolism are rare and, as a result, the assessment of atherosclerosis risk in individuals suffering from these disorders has been difficult. Ultrasound imaging of carotid arteries has provided a tool to assess the risk in hereditary hypo and hyperalphalipoproteinemia. This review gives a comprehensive summary. RECENT FINDINGS: Epidemiological studies have...
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