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Classification of LDL phenotypes by 4 methods of determining lipoprotein particle size.
Journal of investigative medicine : the official publication of the American Federation for Clinical Research - 1 Aug 2013
Sninsky John J, Rowland Charles M, Baca Arthur M, Caulfield Michael P, Superko Harold Robert
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BACKGROUND: Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering is the primary objective of patient management for cardiovascular disease. However, large numbers of patients who have achieved their LDL-C goal remain at risk for cardiovascular events. Low-density lipoprotein subfractions may provide insight into this residual risk. Thus, LDL subfraction standardization and consistency are critical to these...
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