Plasma atherogenicity index (AIP)

See also: food atherogenicity index - total HDL cholesterol ratio

The atherogenicity index of plasma is calculated using the following mathematical formula

Plasma atherogenicity index = [Log (Triglycerides / HDL cholesterol)] *

PLEASE NOTE: The triglycerides and HDL cholesterol values ​​are expressed in mmoles / L; to convert from mg / dL to mmol / L, or vice versa, you can use our automatic calculation module.

HDL cholesterol mg / dL mmol / L Triglycerides mg / dL mmol / L

Reference: Dobiášová M, Frohlich J. The plasma parameter log (TG / HDL-C) as an atherogenic index: correlation with lipoprotein particle size and esterification rate in apoB-lipoprotein-depleted plasma (FER HDL). Clinical Biochemistry 34: 583-588 2001. Frohlich J.

Interpretation of results

ATHEROGENICITY INDEX CARDIOVASCULAR RISK <0,11 Bass 0.11 - 0.21 Medium >0,21 Tall

The plasma atherogenicity index is a predictor of cardiovascular risk, especially in some categories of patients (it has been studied mainly in diabetics).

The practically negligible cost (it is a simple calculation formula operated on two common blood chemistry parameters) and the potential clinical implications suggest a greater diffusion of the plasma atherogenicity index in the general population.