Low HDL-cholesterol and high triglycerides linked to increased risk of CHD

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Low HDL-cholesterol and high triglycerides linked to increased risk of CHD

Low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and raised triglycerides, affecting millions of patients worldwide, are strongly linked to significantly increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) even in patients who achieve or surpass current low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) targets.

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Tags: Heart, Heart Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, Cholesterol, Obesity, Disease and Condition