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Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in oldest old with acute myocardial infarction: Is lower the better?

Hui-Hui LiuMeng ZhangRun-Zhen ChenJin-Ying ZhouJie QianKe-Fei DouHong-Bing YanJian-Jun Li
Published in: Age and ageing (2022)
LDL-C < 1.8 mmol/l was associated with a high CVM after AMI in oldest old individuals, especially when combined with high hsCRP levels, which may need to be confirmed by randomised controlled trials.
Keyphrases
  • acute myocardial infarction
  • percutaneous coronary intervention
  • left ventricular
  • acute coronary syndrome