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When LDL Cholesterol Is Not LDL Cholesterol: LpX, A Clinical Lesson

LpX is a lipoprotein formed in cholestatic conditions and often erroneously reported as LDL-C. A low ApoB level can support the diagnosis of LpX. Treatment should not automatically focus on lowering serum lipid levels, but primarily on resolving the cause of cholestasis. (Level of Difficulty: Advanc...

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Autores principales: Huygen, Lisa P.M., Westerink, Jan, Mol, Gerben C., Bemelmans, Remy H.H.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9168776/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35677796
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2022.03.009