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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Main Authors: Suriyan S. Nair, Reshma Kiran, K. K. Jisna, M. B. Prathima, P Sushith, Janice D’sa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-10-01
Series:Current Medicine Research and Practice
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_98_24