Association between low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and cardiovascular mortality in statin non-users: a prospective cohort study in 14.9 million Korean adults.

Sang-Wook YiSang Joon AnHyung Bok ParkJee-Jeon YiHeechoul Ohrr

Published in: International journal of epidemiology (2022)

LDL-C had U-curve associations for CVD mortality. The associations and optimal ranges differed across CVD subtypes. Women and older adults had weaker positive associations than men and younger adults. Positive associations with ischaemic heart disease and ischaemic stroke were maintained in adults aged 75-84 years.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular events
cardiovascular disease
risk factors
polycystic ovary syndrome
type diabetes
pregnant women
metabolic syndrome
middle aged
pregnancy outcomes