Specific drug therapy to lower serum triglycerides
(TG) in a subject with normal LDL-cholesterol level is
indicated:
A. In all subjects with serum TG> 150 mg/dl
B. In subjects with existing coronary artery
disease and serum TG > 150 mg/dl
C. In subjects with HDL-cholesterol < 40 mg/dl
and serum TG > 150 mg/dl
D. Both 'B' and 'C' are correct

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Answer :

D. Both 'B' and 'C' are correct

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