Endocrine Abstracts

Hyperlipidemia is common among patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and is associated with high risk of mortality and morbidity. Hypertriglyceridemia and low HDL cholstereol are independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.Aim: The aim of this study is to analyse lipid profile in patients with STEMI with and without diabetes.Material and methods: This study included all patients registered in Coronary Unit...

High admission plasma glucose (APG) levels after ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) are common and associated with an increased risk of death in subjects with and without known diabetes.Aim: The aim of this study is to analyse the short and long term prognostic significance of APG in patients with STEMI with and without diabetes.Material and methods: This study included all patients registered in Coronary Unit...