Different Methods of Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Estimation and the Impact on Lipid-lowering Therapy in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 2026

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Authors: Manish Bansal, Pankaj Kaushal -, Ravi Ratan Kasliwal, Praveen Chandra, Rajneesh Kapoor, Nagendra Chouhan, Anil Bhan, Naresh K. Trehan
DOI: 10.59556/japi.74.1344
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Indirect estimation of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is a common clinical practice. The Friedewald equation is used most often but has inherent limitations. Clinical implications of such a practice have not been well defined, especially in the current era of targeting low (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Diabetes Cardiovascular Risks and Lipoproteins Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
Volume
74
Issue
2
Pages
57–61
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN