Is Friedewald formula a good estimation for low density lipoprotein level in Iranian population?

Is Friedewald formula a good estimation for low density lipoprotein level in Iranian population?

Objective: Serum low density lipoprotein (LDL) level is an important biomarker for coronary artery disease (CAD). As direct LDL measurement is expensive and not cost effective, especially in a large population, it is estimated by Friedewald formula. Therefore, we decided to compare the direct LDL me...

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Main Authors: Maryam Boshtam, Mohammad Arash Ramezani, Gholamali Naderi, Nizal Sarrafzadegan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Direct measurement
Friedewald formula
Iiran
low density lipoprotein
Online Access:http://www.jmsjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-1995;year=2012;volume=17;issue=6;spage=519;epage=522;aulast=Boshtam

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