Clinical significance of low HDL-C levels in managing acute coronary syndrome.

The Professional Medical Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Maria Andleeb, Muhammad Yasir, Munir Ahmad, Naeem Asghar, Hafiz Muhammad Faiq Ilyas, Ahmed Salman
DOI: 10.29309/tpmj/2026.33.03.10274
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Abstract

Objective: To investigate the clinical relevance of low HDL-C levels in the management of ACS, focusing on their association with adverse outcomes. Study Design: Prospective Observational study. Setting: Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology, Faisalabad. Period: December 2021 to May 2022. Methods: 384 patients diagnosed with ACS, admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan. HDL-C levels were measured within 24 hours of admission, and participants were stratified into low HDL-C (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics

Publication details

Journal / source
The Professional Medical Journal
Volume
33
Issue
03
Pages
393–399
Publication date
7 March 2026
Language
EN