Cholesterol variability and the risk of cardiovascular outcomes

What is it about?

Fluctuation of biological parameters (e.g. blood pressure, heart rate, blood glucose) has been known to be associated with various adverse health outcomes. This paper examines if total cholesterol fluctuation across measurements (visit-to-visit variability) is a risk factor for mortality, myocardial infarction, and stroke in general population.

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Why is it important?

Although there are several well-known risk factors for cardiovascular events, residual risk remains. We show that cholesterol variability is associated with higher risk of mortality, myocardial infarction, and stroke. Thus, lipid variability is another risk factor for adverse health outcomes.