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High ConfidenceHDL Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Disease: Four American Studies
Gordon DJ, et al • Circulation
Key Finding
Low HDL cholesterol is a strong independent predictor of cardiovascular disease.
Original title: “High-density lipoprotein cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. Four prospective American studies”
Plain English Summary
Analysis of four major prospective studies establishing HDL as protective against cardiovascular disease.
Paradigm Relevance
How this study applies to different clinical perspectives:
Standard Medical
RelevantConventional clinical guidelines used by most doctors
Research Consensus
RelevantCurrent scientific understanding, often ahead of guidelines
Metabolic Optimization
Proactive targets for optimal health, not just disease absence
Not directly relevant to this paradigm
Study Details
- Type
- Meta-Analysis
Related Biomarkers
HDL CHOLESTEROL