Association between lipoprotein cholesterol and future cardiovascular disease and mortality in older adults: a Korean nationwide longitudinal study.

Published in: Lipids in health and disease (2021)

Neither high LDL-C nor HDL-C levels were significantly associated with future CV mortality in older adults aged ≥ 65 years. High LDL-C levels do not seem to be a risk factor for CVD in elderly individuals, and further studies are required.

Keyphrases

low density lipoprotein
cardiovascular disease
cardiovascular events
physical activity
current status
risk factors
type diabetes
middle aged
coronary artery disease
metabolic syndrome