Abstract
Elevated plasma LDL cholesterol concentrations result primarily from two mechanisms: LDL overproduction and loss of hepatic receptor-dependent LDL removal. This knowledge can be used to lower plasma cholesterol and thereby retard or even reverse atherosclerosis. Pharmacologic agents are useful, as are dietary approaches.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 67-78 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Hospital Practice |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1990 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine