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Dutch Lipid Clinic Network low-density lipoprotein cholesterol criteria are associated with long-term mortality in the general population.
Archives of cardiovascular diseases - 1 Oct 2015
Séguro Florent, Bongard Vanina, Bérard Emilie, Taraszkiewicz Dorota, Ruidavets Jean-Bernard, Ferrières Jean
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (HeFH) is a severe autosomal dominant disease that is underdiagnosed, inadequately treated and has a severe long-term cardiovascular risk. Few studies have evaluated the long-term risk of high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) concentrations. AIM: To evaluate long-term mortality in a large cohort of healthy subjects, according to LDL-C...
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