Drugs Affecting HDL/Triglyceride Levels

  • Cesare R. Sirtori
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Part of the Medical Science Symposia Series book series (MSSS, volume 1)

Abstract

Adult high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), and triglyceride (TG) levels are the product of numerous factors and may significantly influence cardiovascular morbidity. A general aim of pharmacological treatments is that of reducing plasma TG, as well as of increasing HDL-C levels.

Keywords

Lower Density Lipoprotein Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein Hepatic Lipase Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein Activity Gemfibrozil Treatment 
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