The authors review the basis for using non-HDL-C as a treatment target for cholesterol, in comparison with other lipoproteins. Lipoproteins are particles containing cholesterol esters and TGs in ...
Non-HDL-C incorporates all cholesterol in potentially atherogenic lipoprotein particles, VLDL-C, IDL-C, LDL-C, and lipoprotein(a). Although it was previously believed that LDL-C was the most ...
Diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes might not be enough to manage your high cholesterol, but it may be enough for some people. If you must take medication, you have several options to ...
Among 56,262 patients (median age 64 years; 26% women) who had a myocardial infarction, those who achieved early and sustained reductions in non-HDL cholesterol—down to less than 2.2 mmol/L by 2 ...
According to NHS Inform, there are two types of lipoprotein called High-density lipoprotein (HDL) and Non-HDL lipoproteins. HDL carries cholesterol away from the cells and back to the liver to ...
Here’s our process. There are two types of at-home cholesterol tests: self-collection and laboratory-based. Self-collection: A person can use test strips that measure cholesterol levels.