Serum Lipid Reference Intervals of High-Density, Low-Density and Non-High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterols and Their Association with Atherosclerosis and Other Factors in Psittaciformes.

ABSTRACT: Atherosclerosis is highly prevalent among captive psittacine populations and is a frequent cause of veterinary consultations. Ante-mortem diagnosis remains challenging, but the serum lipoprotein analysis has been suggested as a useful tool for identifying associated risk factors and improving understanding of its pathogenesis. Unlike in humans, the relationship between lipoproteins and atherosclerosis in parrots has not been clearly established. This retrospective cohort study analyzed n = 1199 blood samples from 692 parrots across 14 genera to establish reference intervals for high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) following ASVCP guidelines. Lipoprotein levels were evaluated

SUBMITTER: Janeczek M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12427453 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature