Combined Effects of HDL Cholesterol, Triglyceride, and Total Cholesterol Concentrations on 18-Year Risk of Atherosclerotic Disease

Abstract

Risk of atherosclerotic disease appears elevated in subjects with low HDL-C and high TG levels when TC is borderline high or high, independent of other cardiovascular risk factors. These findings support recent cholesterol screening recommendations and suggest that joint effects of HDL-C and TG may be important to consider.