RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Phil
T1 Raising HDL: Is it a Good Idea?
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2007
FD SAGE Publications
VO 7
IS 5
SP 8
OP 18
DO 10.1177/155989770700700503
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/7/5/8.abstract
AB A low level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) has been considered to be a cardiovascular risk factor. In fact, a 1% increase in HDL-C leads to a 2–3% decrease in the risk of coronary artery disease.