Background-Physical exercise is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, which may be partly caused by the effect of exercise on the lipoprotein profile. The most consistent effect of exercise on lipoprotein metabolism is an increase in high-density lipoprotein (HDL

Hyperalphalipoproteinaemia in cardiac transplant recipients is associated with the formation of partially dysfunctional HDL. We conclude that high levels of HDL may not confer cardioprotection in this group of patients.

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