Remnant cholesterol in patients admitted for acute coronary syndromes.

Alberto CorderoBelén Alvarez-AlvarezDavid EscribanoJosé Mª García-AcuñaBelén Cid-AlvarezMoisés Rodríguez-MañeroMª Amparo QuintanillaRosa Agra-BermejoPilar ZuazolaJosé Ramón González Juanatey

Published in: European journal of preventive cardiology (2023)

Elevated remnant cholesterol is highly prevalent in patients admitted for ACS and is inversely correlated with age and positively with body mass index. Remnant cholesterol levels were not associated to higher in-hospital mortality risk, but they were associated with higher long-term risk of mortality and HF.

Keyphrases

acute coronary syndrome
low density lipoprotein
body mass index
healthcare
percutaneous coronary intervention
antiplatelet therapy
cardiovascular events
physical activity
risk factors
emergency department
coronary artery disease
cardiovascular disease