Comparison of equations for the calculation of LDL-cholesterol in hospitalized patients.

Martins, J; Olorunju, S A S; Murray, L M; Pillay, T S

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Comparison of equations for the calculation of LDL-cholesterol in hospitalized patients.

Martins, J
;
Olorunju, S A S
;
Murray, L M
;
Pillay, T S

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The Friedewald equation is widely used to calculate LDL-C for cardiovascular risk prediction but is less accurate with comorbidities and extreme lipid values. Several novel formulae have been reported to outperform the Friedewald formula.

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2015-04-15

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LDL-cholesterol,Friedewald equation,Hospitalized,patients

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Comparison of equations for the calculation of LDL-cholesterol in hospitalized patients. 2015, 444:137-42 Clin. Chim. Acta

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Comparison of equations for the calculation of LDL-cholesterol in hospitalized patients.

Martins, J
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Olorunju, S A S
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Murray, L M
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Pillay, T S

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Comparison of equations for the calculation of LDL-cholesterol in hospitalized patients.

Martins, J
;
Olorunju, S A S
;
Murray, L M
;
Pillay, T S