Lipoprotein(a), Remnant Cholesterol and Non-HDL-C in Women - Is it Different

Dyslipidemia is a known risk factor for cardiovascular (CV) diseases. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is considered the primary target in dyslipidemia management. Recently, interest has grown in the roles of lipoprotein(a), remnant cholesterol, and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol as alternative, reliable goals. These markers are advantageous as they are easily estimated, do not require fasting, and provide dependable parameters for predicting atherosclerotic CV disease risk. Evolving data on these parameters in Indian women may help assess CV risk in this population.