Rethinking how HDL protects against coronary heart disease

Researchers have found that medium-sized HDL particles (MS-HDL-P) and the number of HDL particles (HDL-P) are better markers of coronary artery disease than high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). The researchers say it is possible to move past HDL-C to measures that better reflect HDL’s role in disease risk, and suggest considering incorporation of MS-HDL-P or HDL-P into routine prediction of coronary heart disease.