Very low levels of HDL cholesterol and atherosclerosis, a variable relationship – a review of LCAT deficiency

Figures & data

Figure 1 High-density lipoprotein metabolism.

Abbreviations: PC, phosphatidylcholine; lysoPC, lysophosphatidylcholine; LPL, lipoprotein lipase; EC, esterified cholesterol; A-1, apo-A1.

Table 1 Patient characteristics

Risk factor	Patient
Age (years)	52
Body mass index (kg/m^2)	19.6
Waist circumference (cm)	75
Smoking (pack years)	17
Blood pressure (mmHg)	110/60
Total cholesterol (mmol/L)	3.59
HDL cholesterol (mmol/L)	0.15
LDL cholesterol (mmol/L)	2.27
Triglycerides (mmol/L)	2.55
Apolipoprotein A1 (g/L)	0.39
Glycemia (mmol/L)	4.6
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (mg/L)	1
Atherosclerosis burden
Right intima media thickness (mm)	0.54
Left intima media thickness (mm)	0.60
Right ankle brachial index	1.16
Left ankle brachial index	1.07
Carotid stenosis (%)	0
Bicycle stress test	Normal

Abbreviations: LDL, low-density lipoprotein; HDL, high-density lipoprotein.