Non-HDL-C
Non-HDL-C
Non-HDL-C
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<strong>Non</strong>–<strong>HDL</strong>-C Is Superior to LDL-C<br />
in Predicting CHD Risk<br />
• Within non–<strong>HDL</strong>-C levels, no<br />
association was found between<br />
LDL-C and the risk for CHD<br />
2.5<br />
• In contrast, a strong positive and<br />
graded association between non–<br />
<strong>HDL</strong>-C and risk for CHD occurred<br />
within every level of LDL-C<br />
• <strong>Non</strong>–<strong>HDL</strong>-C is a stronger<br />
predictor of CHD risk than LDL-C<br />
Relative CHD Risk<br />
2<br />
1.5<br />
1<br />
0.5<br />
0<br />
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