New Test To Measure HDL Cholesterol Can Predict Cardiovascular Risk, Medical University of Vienna Study

A current study by the MedUni Vienna has shown that changes to the “good cholesterol” HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) can be associated with cardiovascular diseases: by developing a new laboratory test, scientists at the Institute of Medical Genetics and the Department of Nephrology & Dialysis (University Department of Internal Medicine III) at the MedUni Vienna have demonstrated for the first time that the presence of certain proteins in the HDL can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality.

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