title: Understanding the essentials of blood lipid metabolism.
abstract: The authors present an introduction to the basics of lipid metabolism including an overview of the structure and function of lipoproteins and a description of the pathways of lipid metabolism. Dyslipidemia is an important risk factor in the context of cardiovascular disease, and appropriate intervention can have a significant impact on clinical outcomes. The information presented herein will help to provide a foundation of knowledge on which to base the assessment and treatment of dyslipidemic patients. A better understanding of lipid metabolism will help health care professionals to provide better care in the realm of dyslipidemia management.
authors.affiliation: Healthy Heart Program, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1Y6 Canada. Kjkingsbury@telus.net
authors.forename: Kori J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Kingsbury
authors.forename: Greg
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bondy
mesh_terms: D001692:Biological Transport / Q000502:physiology; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000378:metabolism; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000378:metabolism; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood*; D008074:Lipoproteins / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D008055:Lipids; D008074:Lipoproteins