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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
Abstract
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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Research Projects
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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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