Rosuvastatin significantly improves lipid parameters and ability to achieve low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goals compared with pravastatin

Abstract Purpose: Lipid-lowering therapy is guided by Low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c), although the CVD risk could be better reflected by other lipid parameters. This study aimed the evaluation of a comprehensive lipid profile in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and comparation of those achieving and not achieving LDL-c control in respect to other non-conventional lipid parameters. Methods: We characterized a comprehensive lipid profile in 96 T2DM patients. ESC/EAS 2016 and 2019 Guidelines for the Management of Dyslipidemias were used to define LDL-c targets. Atherogenic lipoprotein profile was compared in patients with LDL-c within and above the target. Results: Only 28.1% and 16.7% of patients had mean LDL-c levels within the 2016 and 2019 guidelines, respectively. In patients with LDL-c within target by the 2016 guidelines, 22%, 25% and 44% presented levels above the recommended range for non-HDL-c, ApoB and oxidized LDL-c, respectively, whereas accordingly to the 2019 guidelines, 50%, 39% and 44% had elevated levels of -HDL-c, ApoB and oxidized LDL-c, respectively. There was a significant strong association of LDL-c and non-HDL-c (r=0.850), ApoB (r=0.656) and oxidized LDL-c (r=0.508). Similarly, non-HDL-c was significantly strongly correlated with ApoB (r=0.808) and oxidized LDL-c (r=0.588). Conclusions: These findings emphasize the limitations of a sole LDL-c measurement for CV risk assessment. Targeting only LDL-c could result in missed opportunities for CV risk reduction in T2DM individuals. Our data suggest that non-HDL-c, ApoB and oxidized LDL-c could be considered as part of these patients’ evaluation allowing a more accurate estimation of CV risk and treatment among these high-risk patients.

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The Effect of Daily Walnut Consumption on Dyslipidemia

Journal of Food Quality ◽

10.1155/2018/4731826 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

İbrahim Bashan ◽

Mustafa Bakman

Keyword(s):

High Density Lipoprotein ◽

Low Density Lipoprotein ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

Blood Lipid ◽

Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽

Very Low Density Lipoprotein ◽

Low Density ◽

Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽

Cholesterol Levels ◽

Lipid Parameters

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of daily walnut consumption on dyslipidemia in dietary. Within a year, the patients who have been suggested taking walnut or not in their individual dietary were scanned retrospectively and randomized into 2 groups. The first group consists of 72 cases (only those taken on the diet program) and the second group consists of 73 cases (walnut consumption in regulated diet). Baseline blood lipid parameters and anthropometric measurements were assessed in both groups and compared with values at 3rd month. p values < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. In addition, Maras 18 walnut cultivar was analyzed to determine the fatty acid profiles by chromatographic technique. When comparing lipid parameters at baseline and at the 3rd month, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglyceride levels significantly decreased and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels significantly increased. As compared with the end of 3rd month values of the groups, the reduction in total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglyceride levels of the subjects group (walnut consumption in regulated diet) were significantly higher than the control group (only regulated diet). Also, there was no significant difference in increase on high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels between the groups. The results showed that daily consumption of walnut improved blood lipid levels. However, more extensive studies are needed on therapeutic usage in dyslipidemia.

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Usefulness of non-fasting lipid parameters in children

Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism ◽

10.1515/jpem-2016-0271 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 30 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Toshihide Kubo ◽

Kyohei Takahashi ◽

Mahoko Furujo ◽

Yuki Hyodo ◽

Hiroki Tsuchiya ◽

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Keyword(s):

High Density Lipoprotein ◽

Direct Measurement ◽

Low Density Lipoprotein ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽

Low Density ◽

Strongly Correlated ◽

Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽

The Mean ◽

Lipid Parameters

AbstractBackground:This study assessed whether non-fasting lipid markers could be substituted for fasting markers in screening for dyslipidemia, whether direct measurement of non-fasting low-density lipoprotein cholesterol [LDL-C (D)] could be substituted for the calculation of fasting LDL-C [LDL-C (F)], and the utility of measuring non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C).Methods:In 33 children, the lipid profile was measured in the non-fasting and fasting states within 24 h. Correlations were examined between non-fasting LDL-C (D) or non-HDL-C levels and fasting LDL-C (F) levels.Results:Non-fasting triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), HDL-C, LDL-C (D), and non-HDL-C levels were all significantly higher than the fasting levels, but the mean difference was within 10% (except for TG). Non-fasting LDL-C (D) and non-HDL-C levels were strongly correlated with the fasting LDL-C (F) levels.Conclusions:In conclusion, except for TG, non-fasting lipid parameters are useful when screening children for dyslipidemia. Direct measurement of non-fasting LDL-C and calculation of non-fasting non-HDL-C could replace the calculation of fasting LDL-C because of convenience.

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