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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