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An LDL-C/HDL-C ratio >2.0 was an independent predictor for unstable coronary plaques in patients with stable angina pectoris (OR 5.252).
Observational (n=266)
No
Odds Ratio: 5.252 (95% CI 1.132–24.372)
p-value: p=0.034
An elevated LDL-C/HDL-C ratio >2.0 is an independent predictor of coronary plaque vulnerability assessed by VH-IVUS in patients with stable angina pectoris.
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May identify higher-risk stable angina patients; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Kim et al. (2012) conducted an observational in Stable angina pectoris (n=266). LDL-C/HDL-C ratio >2.0 vs. LDL-C/HDL-C ratio ≤2.0 was evaluated on Presence of unstable plaques (UPs) characterized by thin-cap fibroatheroma, ruptured plaque, or remaining thrombus on VH-IVUS (OR 5.252, 95% CI 1.132-24.372, p=0.034). An LDL-C/HDL-C ratio >2.0 was an independent predictor for unstable coronary plaques in patients with stable angina pectoris (OR 5.252).
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