Comparison of ten formulae for calculating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol with direct low-density lipoprotein cholesterol measurement
Background Accurate lipid profile assessment, mainly low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) measurement, is crucial for diagnosing and managing cardiovascular disease (CVD). The widely used Friedewald formula for LDL-C calculation has limitations, prompting the exploration of alternative equati...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-10-01
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Series: | Current Medicine Research and Practice |
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Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_98_24 |