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points by erelong 1 day ago | 0 comments
I think there's been a pushback on this view lately, that this is only one factor to consider or that the studies leading to this kind of conclusion are flawed?
[–] brandonb 19 hours ago
Yep, LDL cholesterol is one of six biomarkers:

* ApoB or LDL cholesterol

* Blood pressure

* Inflammation (hs-CRP)

* Lipoprotein(a) (strongest hereditary risk factor)

* HbA1c (metabolic health)

* eGFR (kidneys)

Modern cardiovascular risk calculators like PREVENT take all of biomarkers factors and give you a 30-year forecast of your risk of heart disease.

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