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ReviewCureus2023

Lipid Disorders and Cardiovascular Risk: A Comprehensive Analysis of Current Perspectives.

Maha Wazir, Olusegun A Olanrewaju, Muhammad Yahya, Jaya Kumari, Narendar Kumar, Jagjeet Singh, Abbas Yasir Abbas Al-Itbi, Komal Kumari, Aqsa Ahmed, Tamur Islam and 5 more

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Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 38 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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38citing papers in PubMed, 3 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

38 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  4. Assessment of ion release, cytotoxicity, and potential systemic toxicity of titanium dental alloy.Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine · 2026
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  7. Special Issue "The Role of Lipids in Health and Diseases".International journal of molecular sciences · 2026
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  13. Effect of Calafate (Journal of nutrition and metabolism · 2026
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  20. Emerging Nanotechnology Strategies for Obesity Therapy.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

15 authors.

Maha WazirDepartment of Medicine, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, PAK.
Olusegun A OlanrewajuDepartment of Pure and Applied Biology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, NGA.
Muhammad YahyaDepartment of Medicine, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, PAK.
Jaya KumariDepartment of Internal Medicine, Mehran Medical Centre, Karachi, PAK.
Narendar KumarDepartment of Internal Medicine, Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, ARE.
Jagjeet SinghDepartment of Internal Medicine, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Abbas Yasir Abbas Al-ItbiDepartment of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Irbid, JOR.
Komal KumariDepartment of Medicine, NMC Royal Family Medical Centre, Abu Dhabi, ARE.
Aqsa AhmedDepartment of Medicine, Medicare Hospital, Faisalabad, PAK.
Tamur IslamDepartment of Internal Medicine, Allied Hospital, Faisalabad, PAK.
Giustino VarrassiDepartment of Pain Medicine, Paolo Procacci Foundation, Rome, ITA.
Mahima KhatriDepartment of Internal Medicine/Cardiology, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, PAK.
Satesh KumarDepartment of Medicine, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical College, Karachi, PAK.
Hina WazirDepartment of Internal Medicine, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, PAK.
Syed S RazaDepartment of Physiology, Gajju Khan Medical College, Swabi, PAK.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The increasing worldwide prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) highlights the need to understand the complex relationships between lipid abnormalities and elevated cardiovascular risk. This review thoroughly investigates the complex terrain of lipid abnormalities, highlighting their crucial significance in developing CVDs. Dyslipidemia, which is closely connected to atherosclerosis, is a significant risk factor for CVDs, including coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, and stroke. This review thoroughly examines the intricate relationship between lipoproteins, cholesterol metabolism, and the inflammatory cascade, providing a detailed comprehension of the mechanisms that contribute to atherogenic processes. An extensive analysis of the occurrence and distribution of lipid diseases worldwide indicates a concerning high frequency, which calls for a reassessment of public health approaches. Dyslipidemia is caused by a combination of genetic predispositions, lifestyle factors, and metabolic abnormalities, as supported by significant data. Moreover, investigating different types of lipoproteins and their specific functions in the development of atherosclerosis provides insight into the complex causes of CVDs. In addition to conventional lipid profiles, newly identified biomarkers and advanced imaging techniques are being carefully examined for their ability to improve risk classification and treatment strategies' effectiveness. From a critical perspective, the review thoroughly examines the current state of lipid-modifying medicines, specifically statins, fibrates, and new therapeutic approaches. The text discusses the emerging concept of precision medicine, which involves tailoring treatment approaches to individuals based on their genetic and molecular characteristics. This approach has the potential to improve treatment outcomes. In addition, this study critically assesses the effects of lifestyle changes and nutritional interventions on lipid homeostasis, offering a comprehensive view of preventive strategies. This review consolidates current viewpoints on lipid diseases and their complex correlation with cardiovascular risk. This review contributes to the ongoing cardiovascular disease prevention and management dialogue by clarifying the molecular mechanisms, exploring new therapeutic options, and considering broader societal implications.

Indexed as

atherosclerosiscardiovascular riskdyslipidemialipid disorderslipoprotein subtypesprecision medicine in cardiovascular health

Identifiers

PMID38292957
PMCPMC10825376

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