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Small Dense Low‐Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol and Ischemic Stroke

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For decades, it has been suggested that small dense low‐density lipoprotein (sdLDL) may be particularly atherogenic. High levels of sdLDL are associated with an increased risk of ischemic heart disease;… Click to show full abstract

For decades, it has been suggested that small dense low‐density lipoprotein (sdLDL) may be particularly atherogenic. High levels of sdLDL are associated with an increased risk of ischemic heart disease; however, the association of sdLDL with ischemic stroke has not been explored in a large prospective study on the general population. We tested the hypothesis that high sdLDL cholesterol levels are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke.

Keywords: small dense; dense low; low density; density lipoprotein; ischemic stroke

Journal Title: Annals of Neurology
Year Published: 2023

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