Dear Colleague,On behalf of the Lipid Association of India (LAI), the organizing committee feels privileged to welcome you to the LAICON INTERNAT..

Therapeutic lifestyle Prescription includes Dietary Modifications, Physical activity/exercise, weight loss, smoking, tobacco cessation, alcohol a..

No doubt, Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) risk rises as the levels of Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) and Non-high-den..

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a highly prevalent atherosclerotic syndrome and is associated with significant disability, morbidity and morta..

Atherosclerosis is a preventable disorder.LDL-C plays a central role in Atherosclerosis, Epidemiological, Observational studies, Genetic studies ..

Genetic causes of Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) such as Lipoprotein Lipase (LPL) Deficiency should be considered in severe HTG cases where multiple ..

Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is the most important cause of disease burden and premature mortality in India.The IHD burden is increasing, in cont..

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a vital risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD).Advance CKD is associated with high CV mortality related to..

Most MIs occurs in young patients without risk factors; 1.1 million patients <55 years with MI.Multiple non-traditional risk factors for ASCVD..

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is one of the most common and single severe gene disorders, affecting approximately 30 million people worldwid..

Hyperlipidemia/Dyslipidemia investigations:Tests that establish primary/secondary cause for Hyperlipidemia/DyslipidemiaTests that establish addit..

Triglycerides (TGs) consist of fatty acids linked to one glycerol.TGs are transported as core constituents of all lipoproteins.TGs are hydrolyzed..

Preventive cardiology efforts begin with assessment of CVD risk.Despite many available risk assessment approaches, a substantial gap remains in t..

HDL is complex and has multiple functions.HDL deficiency is mostly secondaryHDL cholesterol efflux and anti-inflammation actions relevant to outc..

Coronary artery calcification (CAC) has emerged as the most predictive single CV risk marker in asymptomatic individuals capable of adding predic..

High levels of lipoprotein are an independent causal risk factor for ASCVDs.Mechanisms include increased atherogenesis, inflammation and thrombos..

Statins remain first-line drugs for diabetic dyslipidemia management.Lowering the LDL-C to the desired level is based upon the risk category (LAI..

Statin Intolerance is defined as “one or more adverse effects associated with Statin therapy, which resolves or improved with dose reduction or..