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Good ConfidenceHDL and MI Risk: A Mendelian Randomisation Study
Voight BF, et al • Lancet
Key Finding
Genetically raised HDL does not protect against myocardial infarction.
Original title: “Plasma HDL cholesterol and risk of myocardial infarction: a mendelian randomisation study”
Plain English Summary
Genetic study showing raising HDL does not reduce heart attack risk, challenging the HDL hypothesis.
Paradigm Relevance
How this study applies to different clinical perspectives:
Standard Medical
Conventional clinical guidelines used by most doctors
Not directly relevant to this paradigm
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
- Cohort Study
Related Biomarkers
HDL CHOLESTEROL