Friedewald and Martin–Hopkins formulae for estimating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in a Malagasy population

This study evaluates Friedewald and Martin-Hopkins LDL-C estimation against direct measurement in a Malagasy population, highlighting their validity in Africa and implications for clinical decisions in resource-limited settings.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine
Published
2026-02-09
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4102/ajlm.v15i1.3012
Primary Topic
Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Friedewald and Martin–Hopkins formulae for estimating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in a Malagasy population

M. S. RAKOTOMALALA, Miora Koloina Ranaivosoa, Tokinomenjanahary Antsonantenaina, Rajo D. Andriambelo et al.
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine
Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
article

Friedewald and Martin–Hopkins formulae for estimating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in a Malagasy population

M. S. RAKOTOMALALA, Miora Koloina Ranaivosoa, Tokinomenjanahary Antsonantenaina, Rajo D. Andriambelo, Faralahy H. Rakotonjafiniarivo
article en

Abstract

This study evaluates Friedewald and Martin-Hopkins LDL-C estimation against direct measurement in a Malagasy population, highlighting their validity in Africa and implications for clinical decisions in resource-limited settings.

African Journal of Laboratory MedicineVol. 15(1)
University of Antananarivo (MG)
Openalex Percentile: Top 63%
Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
DOIOpen Access PDFOpenAlex
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.

Friedewald and Martin–Hopkins formulae for estimating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in a Malagasy population — M. S. RAKOTOMALALA, Miora Koloina Ranaivosoa, et al. · African Journal of Laboratory Medicine (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS