High density lipoproteins: physiopathology and clinical relevance

Atherosclerosis. 1992 Feb;92(2-3):261-4. doi: 10.1016/0021-9150(92)90286-p.

Abstract

On September 13-14 1991 a Symposium on High Density Lipoproteins: Physiopathology and Clinical Relevance was held in Bellagio (Italy). This Symposium was aimed at discussing various aspects of HDL from epidemiology to the most recent advances in the understanding of HDL metabolism and factors (diets, drugs) affecting their levels.

Publication types

  • Congress
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Disease / epidemiology
  • Coronary Disease / etiology
  • Epidemiologic Factors
  • Humans
  • Hypolipoproteinemias / complications
  • Hypolipoproteinemias / epidemiology
  • Hypolipoproteinemias / metabolism
  • Lipoproteins, HDL / deficiency
  • Lipoproteins, HDL / metabolism*

Substances

  • Lipoproteins, HDL