(HealthDay News) — At lower values of measured low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), the variation and bias of calculated LDL-C increases, according to a study published in the Aug. 15 issue of ...

Researchers have developed a more accurate way to calculate low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the so-called “bad” form of blood fat that can lead to hardening of the arteries and increase the ...

The Martin/Hopkins method of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol assessment is more accurate that the usual calculation method, according to an analysis of the FOURIER trial. Among FOURIER ...

Your doctor hands you a cholesterol report filled with abbreviations and numbers. The test measures four key components that predict the risk of heart disease and stroke. Understanding what these ...