Vol. 35 (6) 2014 Neuro endocrinology letters

High-density lipoprotein profile in newly-diagnosed lower extremity artery disease in Slovak population without diabetes mellitus.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationship of high density lipoprotein subfractions to newly-diagnosed lower extremity artery disease (LEAD) in individuals without diabetes mellitus and without hypolipidemic therapy.

METHODS: This cross-sectional study involves 106 subjects: 51 had newly diagnosed LEAD and no diabetes.....