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Treating Lipid Abnormalities Beyond LDL - Washington Hospital ...

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HDL Targeted Therapies:<br />

Niacin<br />

1. Decreases <strong>LDL</strong>, increases HDL and reduces<br />

triglycerides<br />

2. Anti-inflammatory<br />

3. Decreases plasma FFA<br />

4. Increases homocysteine<br />

5. Increases uric acid<br />

6. Increases blood glucose<br />

7. Binds to DP2 receptor and causes flushing

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