The uric acid/HDL-C ratio may predict significant coronary stenosis in moderate left main coronary artery lesions: an intravascular ultrasonography study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There may be severe difficulties in determining the severity of LMCA (left main coronary artery) lesions. The use of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) facilitates decisions about lesion severity in these patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the UHR (uric acid to HDL-C ratio) and lesion severity in patients who underwent LMCA IVUS.

Methods

This study included 205 patients with ICS (intermediate coronary stenosis) in the LMCA who underwent IVUS. In the IVUS measurements of these patients, the plaque burden (PB) and the minimal lumen area (MLA) showing lesion severity were measured.

Results

The patients were separated into two groups according to plaque burden (< 65% and ≥ 65%). The UHR was significantly greater in the high

SUBMITTER: Demir OF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11289968 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature