Risk profiles in atherosclerosis of the supra-aortic trunks and lower limbs seem to differ in relation to gender and circulatory district involved. The importance of lipid parameters, in particular HDL-C, HDL2-C, and TC/HDL-C, as extracoronary risk factors is further confirmed.
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