Korean Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science (대한임상검사과학회지)
- Volume 45 Issue 2
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- Pages.54-59
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- 2013
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- 1738-3544(pISSN)
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- 2288-1662(eISSN)
Validity for Use of Non-HDL Cholesterol Rather than LDL Cholesterol
- Kwon, Se-Young (Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Daegu Health College) ;
- Na, Young-Ak (Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Daegu Health College)
- Received : 2013.05.24
- Accepted : 2013.06.19
- Published : 2013.06.30
Abstract
NonHDL cholesterol values have been suggested as a risk marker for cardiovascular disease. NonHDL cholesterol values were calculated, using a very simple measurement [nonHDL cholesterol=serum total cholesterol-HDL cholesterol]. This formula is very useful as a screening tool for identifying dyslipoproteinemias, risk assessment, and assessing the results of hypolipidemic therapy. The data from the 2009 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were used. Analysis was done for 1,992 subjects with lipid panels (Cholesterol, HDL, LDLdirect and Triglycerides) results. We studied the relationship between nonHDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. As a result, nonHDL cholesterol values were plotted against the LDL direct and calculated values. The linear regression equation for nonHDL cholesterol and direct LDL cholesterol was