Badiou S et al. - Non-HDL-C, TG/HDL ratio and apolipoprotein B levels, which are closely linked to lipid disorders associated to the MS, appear as stronger predictive markers than LDL-C for screening subclinical atherosclerosis in HIV+ populations. Achieving non-HDL-C target defined by the NCEP-ATP III guidelines appears of great importance to reduce CV complications in HIV+ patients.
