Cited by 608Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular HealthLipid metabolism and disordersDiabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins

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The Forgotten Lipids: Triglycerides, Remnant Cholesterol, and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk

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Abstract

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is a well-established mediator of atherosclerosis and a key target for intervention for the primary and secondary prevention of ASCVD. However, despite substantial reduction in LDL-C, patients continue to have recurrent ASCVD events. Hypertriglyceridemia may be an important contributor of this residual risk. Observational and genetic epidemiological data strongly support a causal role of triglycerides (TGs) and the cholesterol content within triglyceride-rich lipoproteins (TGRLs) and/or remnant cholesterol (RC) in the development of ASCVD.

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Crossref · 10.1210/er.2018-00184

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  • The quote only partly states this claim. 4
  • It may state two separate claims as one. 37
  • Probably not a substantial claim. 16
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  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Plasma triglyceride concentrations serve as a surrogate measure of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins and remnant cholesterol.

    “Clinically, plasma TG concentrations serve as a surrogate measure of TGRLs and RC.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Residual confounding can limit the ability to draw causal inference from observational studies linking TGs and remnant cholesterol to ASCVD.

    “However, the possibility of residual confounding limits the ability to draw causal inference from these observational studies”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Elevated TG levels are closely linked to non-HDL-C with high intercorrelation between the variables.

    “elevated TG levels are closely linked to non-HDL-C with high intercorrelation between the variables”
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  • Relatives are described as both wild-type and completely deficient

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    The imaging statement calls the relatives wild-type while also saying they had complete ANGPTL3 deficiency. The preceding statement attributes complete deficiency to loss-of-function mutations, so the relatives' genetic status is unclear.

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Metadata

Authors
Sandesara, P. B., Virani, S. S., Fazio, S., & Shapiro, M. D.
Affiliations
  • Emory University (US)
  • Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (US)
  • Oregon Health & Science University (US)
Corresponding author
Shapiro, Michael D
Venue
Endocrine Reviews
Published
2018-10-11
Volume
40
Issue
2
Pages
537-557
ISSN
  • 0163-769X (ISSN-L)
  • 1945-7189
OpenAlex
W2896008418
Cited by
608
References
184
Citations by year
2026: 92 · 2025: 103 · 2024: 122 · 2023: 117 · 2022: 62 · 2021: 61 · 2020: 30 · 2019: 18 · 2018: 2
FWCI
5.28
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Endocrine Reviews (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • eCommons - AKU (Aga Khan University) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (5R01HL132985)
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (09-028)
  • Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (K12HD043488)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Lipid metabolism and disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
Keywords
triglycerides, remnant cholesterol, triglyceride-rich lipoproteins, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, hypertriglyceridemia, residual cardiovascular risk, VLDL, chylomicrons, LDL cholesterol
MeSH terms
Cholesterol, Humans, Lipoproteins, Triglycerides, Hypertriglyceridemia, Dyslipidemias, Atherosclerosis

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