Small, Dense LDL and Elevated Apolipoprotein B Are the Common Characteristics for the Three Major Lipid Phenotypes of Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia

Abstract

Although triglyceride and cholesterol levels are variable by lipoprotein phenotype, sdLDL and elevated plasma apolipoprotein B levels are consistent characteristics of FCHL shared by the 3 different lipoprotein phenotypes.