Table 2. Correlations of telomere length with lipid profile in patients with Cushing’s syndrome without statin treatment (n = 60).
Parameter | r coefficient | p |
---|---|---|
Triglycerides | -0.259 | < 0.05 |
Total cholesterol | -0.279 | < 0.05 |
LDL cholesterol | -0.05 | NS |
HDL cholesterol | -0.236 | NS |
Abbreviations: LDL low density lipoprotein cholesterol; HDL high density lipoprotein cholesterol.