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Remnant cholesterol: Dangerous effects on the heart and blood vessels!
A recent study shows that remnant cholesterol predicts cardiovascular disease risk independently of LDL.
Remnant cholesterol: Dangerous effects on the heart and blood vessels!
A groundbreaking study by the Vorarlberg Institute for Vascular Investigation and Treatment (VIVIT) has published alarming results on cholesterol that could revolutionize the way we view cardiovascular risks. The extensive study, which included almost 1,500 patients with a high cardiovascular risk, showed that the so-called remnant cholesterol, in addition to LDL cholesterol, can predict the risk of cardiovascular disease and thus also death. Surprisingly, this risk persists even with low LDL cholesterol, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive risk assessment, such as ots.at reported.
The study, which was published in the renowned journal “Atherosclerosis”, highlights that remnant cholesterol, for example, also plays a critical role in existing heart diseases, especially coronary heart disease. It is considered a significant risk factor that provides valuable insight into cardiovascular risk independent of other factors such as smoking and high blood pressure. The founder of VIVIT, Univ.-Prof. Heinz Drexel, emphasizes the easy determination of remnant cholesterol in everyday clinical practice and the importance of these findings for medical care and future research on cholesterol metabolism.
The role of remnant cholesterol in atherosclerosis
Additionally, a comprehensive analysis of pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov the mechanisms of atherosclerosis, which are closely linked to cholesterol levels. Remnant cholesterol, which includes cholesterol made from lipoprotein-rich triglycerides, can promote inflammatory responses and plays a key role in the development of atherosclerosis, a disease characterized by the thickening and stiffening of artery walls. High RC values are closely linked to diseases of the cardiovascular system and indicate an imminent threat to health.
The results of the studies underline the urgency of considering remnant cholesterol as an important factor in cardiology and call for increased research to develop therapies specifically aimed at lowering this form of cholesterol to more effectively minimize the risk of cardiovascular disease.