A Simplified Diagnosis Algorithm for Dysbetalipoproteinemia

Dysbetalipoproteinemia (DBL) is a disease of remnant lipoprotein accumulation caused by a defective apolipoprotein (apo) E and is associated with a considerable atherogenic burden. However, there exists confusion concerning the diagnosis of this disorder, and as a consequence, misdiagnosis is frequent.

Source: Journal of Clinical Lipidology - June 9, 2020 Category: Lipidology Authors: Martine Paquette, Sophie Bernard, David Blank, Guillaume Par é, Alexis Baass Tags: Original Research Source Type: research