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Cardiovascular
LDL cholesterol
Clinical biomarkerBlood lipidBloodmmol/L
Cholesterol carried in LDL particles.
What it measures
LDL cholesterol concentration.
Why it matters
Central clinical marker and treatment target in atherosclerotic cardiovascular prevention.
How to interpret it
Interpret according to absolute cardiovascular risk and guideline context.
Important limitations
LDL-C and ApoB can be discordant; LDL-C estimates cholesterol mass rather than particle number.
Evidence status
Clinical biomarker
Established causal cardiovascular risk factor and treatment target.
Research & guidance
Original papers, validation studies, reviews and clinical guidance connected to this measurement.
For education and evidence exploration, not diagnosis or individualized medical advice.