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Primary genetic disorders affecting high density lipoprotein (HDL)

Constantine E Kosmas MD, PhD, Delia Silverio MD, Andreas Sourlas, Frank Garcia MD, Peter D Montan MD, Eliscer Guzman MD

Article Type

Review

Published

18 Sep 2018

This review aims to describe certain genetic disorders associated with either low or high plasma HDL-C and discuss their clinical features, associated risk for cardiovascular events, and treatment options.

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) functionality and its relevance to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Constantine E Kosmas MD, PhD, Ian Martinez MD, Andreas Sourlas, Kyriaki V Bouza MD, Frederick N Campos MD, Verenisse Torres MD, Peter D Montan MD, Eliscer Guzman MD

Article Type

Review

Published

28 Mar 2018

This review aims to present and discuss the current clinical and scientific evidence pertaining to the significance of HDL functionality over the actual HDL-C concentration in mediating the favorable effects on the cardiovascular system.