What is the effect of non-fasting lipid levels on cardiovascular risk prediction?
Non-fasting lipid levels have been found to have an influence on cardiovascular risk prediction. A study of 58,434 individuals from the Copenhagen General Population Study found that non-fasting lipid levels, lipoproteins, and apolipoproteins in individuals with and without diabetes were significantly associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Additionally, a cross-sectional study of a community-based population of 4,977 individuals found that higher non-fasting lipid levels were associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, a meta-analysis of 27,331 women found that direct measurement of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations were associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. Therefore, non-fasting lipid levels can be used to predict cardiovascular risk.  