Risk of Premature Atherosclerosis in Patients with Transfusion Dependent Beta- Thalassemia Major

Objective: To assess the risk of premature atherosclerosis in transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia major patients using Atherogenic Index of plasma.Study Design: Comparative Cross-sectional study.Place and Duration of the Study: Pathology Department, Fauji Foundation Hospital Rawalpindi, from 1st March 2024 to 31st August 2024.Materials and Methods: Total 120 participants were included in our study comprising of 64 β-Thalassemia major patients and 56 healthy subjects. Patients with poor compliance for blood transfusions or iron-chelating therapy; individuals with age