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Lipid Ratios

Meaning

Lipid Ratios represent the calculated proportions between various circulating lipid components, such as the total cholesterol to HDL ratio or the triglyceride to HDL ratio, providing a more predictive metric of cardiovascular risk than absolute lipid values alone. These specific ratios offer a functional assessment of lipoprotein metabolism and the precise degree of atherogenic risk present in the vascular system. They are essential clinical markers for evaluating the metabolic impact of hormonal imbalances, particularly chronic insulin resistance.