Key result
Acute MI links to an atherogenic lipid profile marked by mean triglycerides of ~213 mg/dL.
Why the study?
Dyslipidemia is a modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis and coronary diseases, but local data on lipid profiles among AMI patients in Duhok City, Iraq, remain limited.
Cross-Sectional (n=80)
Yes
Atherogenic dyslipidemia, characterized by elevated LDL-C and triglycerides alongside low HDL-C, is highly prevalent among patients presenting with first-episode acute myocardial infarction in Iraq, underscoring the critical need for early lipid screening and management.
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May inform lipid risk stratification in acute MI; leaves open whether modifying these profiles improves outcomes.
Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the global leading cause of morbidity and mortality, with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) being a major clinical manifestation. Dyslipidemia is a modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis and coronary diseases. Objectives: This study aimed to assess lipid profiles among AMI patients in Duhok City, Iraq. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out at Azadi Teaching Hospital and Cardiac Center in Duhok City from June to November 2025. A convenient sample of 80 AMI patients aged ≥18 years was included. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected through interviews and medical records. Blood samples were analyzed for total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and triglycerides (TG). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23, with p < 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results: The mean age of patients was 53.0 ± 14.07 years, and 65.1% were aged ≥50 years. AMI was more common among males, urban residents, and individuals with low to moderate socioeconomic status. The lipid profile showed an atherogenic pattern, with elevated triglycerides (212.93 ± 71.91 mg/dL), total cholesterol (210.0 ± 51.68 mg/dL), and LDL-C (125.1 ± 41.24 mg/dL), along with reduced HDL-C levels (39.55 ± 11.51 mg/dL). Conclusion: Dyslipidemia is highly prevalent among AMI patients in Duhok, characterized by elevated atherogenic lipids and low HDL-C. Early screening and lipid-lowering interventions are recommended to reduce cardiovascular risk.
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Abdullah et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Acute Myocardial Infarction (n=80). Lipid profile was evaluated on Mean serum lipid levels (triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL-C, LDL-C). Patients with acute myocardial infarction exhibited a highly atherogenic lipid profile characterized by elevated mean triglycerides (212.93 mg/dL), total cholesterol (210.0 mg/dL), and LDL-C (125.1 mg/dL), alongside reduced HDL-C (39.55 mg/dL).
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