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Evidence for changing lipid management strategy to focus on non-high density lipoprotein cholesterol

Xin Su1, Yi Kong2, Daoquan Peng3

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, No. 139 Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China.

Lipids in Health and Disease
|June 8, 2019
PubMed

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Non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) better predicts cardiovascular risk than low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in coronary heart disease patients. This review suggests focusing lipid management on non-HDL-C for improved outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Lipid Metabolism
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) has been the primary lipid target for coronary heart disease (CHD) for decades.
  • Despite aggressive LDL-C lowering, a significant residual risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) persists.
  • Non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) encompasses all atherogenic lipoproteins, including VLDL, LDL, and IDL.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review evidence supporting non-HDL-C as a superior predictor of MACE compared to LDL-C.
  • To advocate for a shift in lipid management strategies towards non-HDL-C as a co-primary therapeutic target.
  • To propose appropriate non-HDL-C goals in conjunction with LDL-C targets for cardiovascular prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of prospective observational studies on lipid levels and MACE risk.
  • Analysis of current guideline recommendations regarding LDL-C and non-HDL-C targets.
  • Evaluation of the clinical utility of non-HDL-C for risk stratification and treatment guidance.

Main Results:

  • Numerous studies demonstrate non-HDL-C's superior predictive value for MACE over LDL-C.
  • Current guidelines increasingly emphasize non-HDL-C for cardiovascular risk assessment and management.
  • Existing recommendations for non-HDL-C goals (30 mg/dL higher than LDL-C) may be suboptimal.

Conclusions:

  • Non-HDL-C offers a more comprehensive assessment of atherogenic lipoprotein burden and cardiovascular risk.
  • Shifting the primary focus to non-HDL-C in lipid management strategies is warranted.
  • Revised, evidence-based non-HDL-C targets are needed to optimize cardiovascular event prevention in CHD patients.

Keywords:
Coronary heart diseaseGoalsLDL-CNon-HDL-CRisk

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