Atherogenic Index of Plasma (AIP)

What it isA calculated log ratio of triglycerides to HDL cholesterol that compresses small dense LDL prediction into a single number without requiring particle-size testing.

DoesEstimates the atherogenic burden of the lipid profile by leveraging the strong correlation between elevated TG/HDL and small dense LDL.

GoodA low AIP signals a lipid profile dominated by large buoyant LDL and low cardiovascular risk.

BadA high AIP captures the atherogenic dyslipidemia of metabolic syndrome — small dense LDL, low HDL, elevated remnants.