Abstract
A lower level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol may be a key discriminator of increased risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) among postmenopausal women. HDL-cholesterol-related ratios (such as total cholesterol/HDL cholesterol) provide a powerful predictive tool, independently from other known CAD risk factors.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 37-40 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Cardiology Review |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 10 |
State | Published - 1 Sep 2005 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine