The effect of non-optimal lipids on the progression of coronary artery calcification in statin-naive young adults: results from KOICA registry.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the importance of attaining optimal lipid levels from a young age to secure long-term cardiovascular health, the detailed impact of non-optimal lipid levels in young adults on coronary artery calcification (CAC) is not fully explored. We sought to investigate the risk of CAC progression as per lipid profiles and to demonstrate lipid optimality in young adults.

Methods

From the KOrea Initiative on Coronary Artery calcification (KOICA) registry that was established in six large volume healthcare centers in Korea, 2,940 statin-naïve participants aged 20-45 years who underwent serial coronary calcium scans for routine health check-ups between 2002 and 2017 were included. The study outcome was CAC progression, which was assessed by the square root method. The r

SUBMITTER: Lee H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10392939 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature