Framingham Heart Study Low HDL-C Predicts CHD Independent of LDL-C CAD Risk After 4 Years* HDL-C is inversely correlated with CAD risk Correlation is independent of LDL-C 3 2 1 45 0 100 160 220 LDL-C, mg/dL 65 85 25 HDL-C mg/dL *Men aged 50-70 years Castelli W. Can J Cardiol. 1988;4(suppl A):5a-10a.