Low density lipoprotein cholesterol is inversely correlated with abdominal visceral fat area: a magnetic resonance imaging study

Low density lipoprotein cholesterol is inversely correlated with abdominal visceral fat area: a magnetic resonance imaging study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Visceral Fat Area (VFA) is an independent predictor of coronary disease. While low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is used to determine risk and guide therapy, its accuracy fails in obese patients who may have low LDL-C despi...

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Main Authors: McHenery Christine, Buckley Raymond, Cowin Gary, Hoenig Michel R, Coulthard Allan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/10/1/12

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