| Autor: |
Pader, Elmer, Leiken, Alan M. |
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Journal of Cardiac Rehabilitation; November 1983, Vol. 3 Issue: 11 p763-770, 8p |
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It has been demonstrated that a high level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) protects against coronary heart disease, whereas lower levels of HDL-C appear to increase the risk of coronary atherosclerosis. The measurement of HDL-C level was employed as part of the routine preventive health examination in 158 white male patients to identify coronary-prone individuals and to determine some of the factors that influence the level of HDL-C. Levels of HDL-C were significantly lower in cigarette smokers and in obese individuals. Subsequent examinations were performed, and HDL-C levels were determined in 70 randomly selected patients of the original group over a period of two to three years. Loss of weight resulted, in elevation of HDL-C. Reduction in cigarette smoking also tended to he associated with an increase in HDL-C, although this change did not achieve statistical significance because the decrease in smoking was not great enough. Determination of HDL-C should be a part of all preventive health examinations, since it has been shown to be a highly sensitive independent risk factor. It can be modified in a beneficial manner by weight reduction and possibly by reduction or elimination of cigarette smoking. |
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