Which serum lipid value is a significant predictor of future acute myocardial infarction (MI)in persons with established coronary artery atherosclerosis?
A) High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
B) Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
C) Triglycerides
D) Very-low-density lipoprotein

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Both the LDL-C and total serum cholesterol levels are directly correlated with risk for coronary artery disease,and high levels of each are significant predictors of future acute myocardial infarction in persons with established coronary artery atherosclerosis.LDL-C is the major atherogenic lipoprotein and thus is the primary target for cholesterol-lowering efforts.

Which Serum Lipid Value Is a Significant Predictor of Future