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In this study of Danish people, low plasma vitamin D levels were associated with a 25% to 50% increased risk of ischemic heart disease and early death. This was when the lowest 25% of the population was compared with the highest 25%. TAKE-HOME: this study suggests that having a "normal" plasma vitamin D level is not sufficient; it is better to have a level falling in the top 25%. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2012 Aug 30.    (retrieved Sep, 2012). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.