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September 2019 PMID 31493100

Patterns and prevalence of dyslipidemia in patients with different etiologies of chronic liver disease.

Lukas W Unger, Bernadette Forstner, Stephan Schneglberger, Moritz Muckenhuber, Ernst Eigenbauer, Bernhard Scheiner, Mattias Mandorfer, Michael Trauner, Thomas Reiberger

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The post highlights the nuanced relationship between cholesterol levels and mortality, emphasizing that lower serum cholesterol often results from chronic illnesses rather than being a direct cause of death. The tone is thoughtful and clarifying, reflecting a moderate level of engagement with the research, but it does not delve deeply into potential implications for treatment or future research.

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The discussion aligns with the article's findings, acknowledging the complexity of cholesterol levels and health outcomes.

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Comments reflect a moderate curiosity, focusing on clarifying misconceptions about cholesterol and health risks.

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The discussion shows some engagement through reasoning but lacks deep analysis or exploration of implications.

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The points raised have limited immediate impact on clinical practice or broad understanding, focusing mainly on conceptual clarification.

Abstract in brief

  • This study looked at how different types of chronic liver disease affect blood fats (lipids) and how these patterns change as the disease gets more advanced, especially in relation to heart disease risk.
  • It found that in advanced liver disease (ACLD), total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol tend to be lower compared to earlier stages, but triglyceride levels stay the same regardless of disease severity; however, the overall patterns of dyslipidemia are similar across different liver disease causes.
  • Despite improved lipid levels in advanced liver disease, patients with ACLD still have higher rates of cardiovascular issues like arterial hypertension and diabetes, indicating that liver disease progression affects cardiovascular risk factors differently.]
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Gil Carvalho MD PhD
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3) it's well understood why low cholesterol associates populationally with higher mortality. several chronic diseases lower serum cholesterol. has nothing to do with low cholesterol itself causing death https://t.co/9bUNbxrdhV https://t.co/HiLB4GGjW9

May 27, 2022 · 37 likes · 27,814 followers View post →

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Gil Carvalho MD PhD
@NutritionMadeS3 · X

3) it's well understood why low cholesterol associates populationally with higher mortality. several chronic diseases lower serum cholesterol. has nothing to do with low cholesterol itself causing death https://t.co/9bUNbxrdhV https://t.co/HiLB4GGjW9

May 27, 2022 · 37 likes · 27,814 followers View post →