The importance of HDL-C and CRP in cardiovascular risk evaluation in longevous elderly individuals

ABSTRACT The association between total mortality, lipoproteinS, and inflammatory markers, and their implications with aging and longevity are often controversial. Among the most often studied markers are low HDL cholesterol and high C-reactive protein. Particularly in octogenarians, it is expected t...

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Main Author: Laks,Renato (author)
Other Authors: Araújo,Lara Miguel Quirino (author), Almada Filho,Clineu de Mello (author), Cendoroglo,Maysa Seabra (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2011
Subjects:
Longevity
C-reactive protein
Lipoproteins, HDL
Cholesterol, HDL
Mortality
Cardiovascular system
Lipids
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1679-45082011000300397
Country:Brazil
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