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The Impact of Sustained LDL-C Elevation on Plaque Changes: Primary Coronary plaque progression results from the Keto CTA Study

2026-01-16 cardiovascular medicine Title + abstract only
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BackgroundCarbohydrate-restricted diets are gaining popularity, including among lean individuals. In these populations, a lipid phenotype often emerges comprising elevated LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), alongside elevated HDL-C and low triglycerides, termed the lean mass hyper-responder (LMHR). ObjectiveTo evaluate one-year coronary plaque progression in LMHRs and near-LMHRs. MethodsThis prospective study followed 100 participants who developed the triad of high LDL-C, high HDL-C, and low triglyceri...

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