Establishing a threshold to predict risk of cardiovascular disease from the serum triglyceride and high-density lipoprotein concentrations in persons with spinal cord injury.

Michael F La FountaineChristopher M CirnigliaroJoshua C HobsonTrevor A Dyson-HudsonCristin Mc KennaSteven C KirshblumAnn M SpungenWilliam A Bauman

Published in: Spinal cord (2018)

A lower TG concentration appears to be associated with dyslipidemia in persons with SCI than AB individuals. These findings should prompt clinicians to screen for and consider instituting lifestyle or pharmacological interventions at lower TG concentrations to reduce risk of CVD.

Keyphrases

high density
cardiovascular disease
physical activity
spinal cord injury
metabolic syndrome
low density lipoprotein
palliative care
weight loss
cardiovascular risk factors
cardiovascular events