Strengths and Limitations:
The main strength of our study is the deeply revision of the role of
the LDLc in the genesis of the atherosclerosis process and the point
of view of different the Latin American experts in this field.
The knowledge of the different situation of the Latin American
countries and how they assess the cardiovascular risk and implement
the strategies in order to control this risk factor is another
important strength.
- Both a strength and a weakness are the size of our author group. While
a larger group may have had slightly more robust discussions, it would
have been difficult to manage and produce a paper with the following
methodology. Therefore, five authors were enough to execute the
creation of the document quickly and concisely.
- Another strength of our study are the endorsements found at the end of
the document. We have gone through great lengths to successfully
discuss the importance of this LDL in Latin America with our peers.
- A weakness of our study could be that only Brazil, Colombia, Mexico,
and Argentina are represented in the panel. However, we have included
data from countries across Latin America, not just our own.