Prediction of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels using machine learning methods.

Journal: Laboratory medicine
Published Date:

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) has been commonly calculated by equations, but their performance has not been entirely satisfactory. This study aimed to develop a more accurate LDL-C prediction model using machine learning methods.

Authors

  • Yoori Kim
    Department of Public Health Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Won Kyung Lee
    Department of Information and Industrial Engineering, Yonsei University, 134 Shinchon-dong, Seoul 120-749, Republic of Korea.
  • Woojoo Lee
    From the Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 300 Gumi-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13620, Korea (S.J., H.S., Junghoon Kim, Jihang Kim, K.W.L., S.S.L., K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, Konkuk University Medical Center, Seoul, Korea (Y.J.S.); Seoul National University College of Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Korea (K.W.L.); Department of Public Health Science, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (W.L.); and Program in Biomedical Radiation Sciences, Department of Transdisciplinary Studies, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (S.L.).