HDL-C and In-Hospital Outcomes in STEMI Patients Undergoing PCI

Pakistan Heart Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yasir Khan, Mashal Fatima, Shafqat Amin, Mariam M. Rahim, Ihtisham Saeed, Fawad Ahmad Khan
DOI: 10.47144/phj.v58i4.2986
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Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the association between HDL-C levels and in-hospital outcomes, including mortality, reinfarction, heart failure, and stroke, in STEMI patients treated with primary PCI, with a focus on reassessing its role in risk stratification given recent questions about its predictive value. Methodology: A total of 300 STEMI patients were enrolled and divided into two groups based on their HDL-C levels: low (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Diabetes Cardiovascular Risks and Lipoproteins Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors

Publication details

Journal / source
Pakistan Heart Journal
Volume
58
Issue
4
Pages
423–429
Publication date
1 January 2026