The Following Advertisement Is Focused on LDL Particle Number (LDL-P)

question 352

Multiple Choice

The following advertisement is focused on LDL particle number (LDL-P) testing, a novel new screening method used for assessing LDL. Based on the study shown in the advertisement, initial levels of LDL-C and LDL-P were obtained in 5584 individuals and the cumulative incidence of cardiovascular events was tracked.  Which of the following choices best identifies the study design used in the advertisement?

• A)Case-control study
• B)Cross-sectional study
• C)Prospective cohort study
• D)Randomized clinical trial
• E)Retrospective cohort study

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