Lipid abnormalities and cardiovascular risk in the elderly

ABSTRACT

The relationship between dyslipidaemia and cardio­vascular disease is well documented. However, it is relevant to consider that cholesterol levels vary with age. Moreover, there is some controversy regarding the ability of lipid levels to predict vascular risk beyond the age of 70 years. In general, raised low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and triglyceride levels as well as reduced levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) predict risk in the elderly.

Key words: :

• Cholesterol
• Elderly
• High-density lipoprotein cholesterol
• Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
• Risk
• Statin