May 2023 PMID 36544335

Associations of LDL Cholesterol, Non-HDL Cholesterol, and Apolipoprotein B With Cardiovascular Disease Occurrence in Adults: Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study.

Shin Young Yun, John Hoon Rim, Hyein Kang, Sang-Guk Lee, Jong-Baeck Lim

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Peak: 2 in Jan 2023
across 2 sources since Jan 2023

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Jan 2023 – Jun 2024

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What people are saying

Discussion examples include a call to understand the broader context of nutrition science and a mention of a specific study on discordance between ApoB and LDL-C, highlighting critical evaluation and interest. The tone reflects cautious curiosity and acknowledgment of the complexity of scientific research, with phrases like 'single study is a data point' and references to discordant results emphasizing a nuanced understanding of the findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts recognize the importance of the study and acknowledge that it adds valuable insight into CVD risk markers.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions show a moderate level of curiosity, with some users prompting careful evaluation of the findings.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts demonstrate active engagement, including references to study details and encouraging critical thinking about research design.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversation reflects an awareness that the findings could influence how clinicians evaluate cardiovascular risk, although it stops short of claiming immediate clinical change.

Abstract in brief

  • This study compares LDL cholesterol, nonHDL cholesterol, and apolipoprotein B (ApoB) as markers for predicting cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults from the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study, finding ApoB to be the most strongly associated with future CVD events.
  • ApoB, nonHDL cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol are independent risk factors for developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with ApoB showing the highest hazard ratio for predicting risk.
  • People with low LDL cholesterol but high ApoB levels had a significantly increased risk of CVD compared to those with low levels of both, indicating that ApoB can be a crucial marker even when LDL levels are normal.

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fipco
@fipco · X

Midsized discordance study in Korean population: discordantly high apoB vs low LDL-C significantly associated with elevated ASCVD risk. Not so with non-HDL-C vs LDL-C. https://t.co/7mmS2ibeot https://t.co/voFlxJb5pQ

Jan 2, 2023 · 5 likes · 233 followers View post →
Annals of Laboratory Medicine
@AnnLabMed · X

Associations of LDL Cholesterol, Non-HDL Cholesterol, and Apolipoprotein B With Cardiovascular Disease Occurrence in Adults: Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study

Jan 4, 2023 · 3 likes · 1,749 followers View post →

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@trollietrolly · X

@TruckinPatriot3 @SBakerMD Welcome to the pubmed rabbit hole. Please understand that a single study is a data point not a definitive answer. Nutrition science is messy and filled with agendas on all sides. I’d recommend looking at some videos on how to read and evaluate studies. https://t.co/PWZpz17xnN

Jan 19, 2024 · 333 followers View post →
Annals of Laboratory Medicine
@AnnLabMed · X

Associations of LDL Cholesterol, Non-HDL Cholesterol, and Apolipoprotein B With Cardiovascular Disease Occurrence in Adults: Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study

Jan 4, 2023 · 3 likes · 1,749 followers View post →
fipco
@fipco · X

Midsized discordance study in Korean population: discordantly high apoB vs low LDL-C significantly associated with elevated ASCVD risk. Not so with non-HDL-C vs LDL-C. https://t.co/7mmS2ibeot https://t.co/voFlxJb5pQ

Jan 2, 2023 · 5 likes · 233 followers View post →