Abstract
Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is usually calculated using the Friedewald equation. However, this calculation method does not account for the cholesterol associated with lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]. Using the Dahlen equation, Li et al. have shown a strong positive correlation between serum Lp(a) levels and overestimation of LDL-C levels. To determine how the extreme levels of Lp(a) influence the LDL-C calculation. We performed a retrospective chart review of the lipid profile and Lp(a) of 223 patients (men and women). LDL-C was calculated using the Friedewald equation. Lp(a) concentrations were measured by an ELISA. Other serum lipids were measured enzymatically by standard methodology. Corrected LDL-C was calculated using the Dahlen equation. We found that this overestimation is very significant in individuals with extreme levels of Lp(a) (mean overestimation of 40% at Lp(a) >1200mg/L). Calculated LDL-C is markedly overestimated in patients with extreme levels of Lp(a).
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