Lipid ratios and indices

Comparison of the various lipid ratios and indices for risk assessment in patients of myocardial infarction
Original Research Article
Clinical Biochemistry, Volume 45, Issue 6, April 2012, Pages 445-449
Binita Goswami, Medha Rajappa, Baidarbhi Chakraborty, S.K. Patra, Suresh Kumar, V. Mallika


► CAD is the main cause of morbidity and mortality.

► Asian Indians are predisposed to CAD due to their unique genetic and environmental predisposition.

► Lipids are the mainstay of risk assessment for cardiovascular disorders.

► The paper highlights the utility of various lipid ratios and indices in risk stratification.

► The ratio Lp(a)/HDL emerges as the best biomarker.

► This will prove beneficial in screening protocols.


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