Trends in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level among Chinese young adults hospitalized with first acute myocardial infarction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Representative data has shown a linear increase in mean low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels among Chinese adults, contributing to the burden of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). This study aimed to assess the trends in LDL-C levels and their association with coronary artery stenosis during the first acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in young Chinese adults.

Methods

A retrospective study including 2,781 adults, aged 18-44 years, hospitalized for their first AMI in Beijing Anzhen hospital between 2007 and 2017 was performed.

Results

Mean LDL-C level was 2.82±0.97 mmol/L with the prevalence of elevated LDL-C being 21.6% (601/2,781). Of the study, only 4.2% were aware of their elevated LDL-C status. Neither mean LDL-C concentration

SUBMITTER: Zhang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8576691 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature