New test to measure HDL cholesterol can predict cardiovascular risk
Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - 15:31
in Health & Medicine
Changes to the "good cholesterol" HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) can be associated with cardiovascular diseases, researchers report. By developing a new laboratory test, scientists have demonstrated for the first time that the presence of certain proteins in the HDL can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality.