HDL levels were significantly negatively correlated with mitral valve calcification (HR: 0.09; 95% CI: 0.01-0.58; P = 0.012), while other variables (eg, age, BMI, diabetes) did not reach statistical significance ( P > 0.05).
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The Effect of High-Density Lipoprotein on the Rheumatic Mitral Valve Calcification and Surgical Prognosis.
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The results suggest that HDL may be an independent protective factor for the degree of mitral valve calcification, remaining highly significant even after adjustment for potential confounding factors such as age and diabetes.