Clinical correlates of circulating small dense low-density lipoproteins in acute infective endocarditis.

Background And Aim: Infective endocarditis (IE) is a complex thrombo-inflammatory disorder, the pathogenesis of which involves a multifaceted interplay between vascular damage and bacterial virulence factors. This study aimed to assess the prognostic role of small dense low-density lipoprotein (sdLDL) cholesterol in patients with IE and its correlation with various disease-related features.

Methods: A cohort of 198 patients with definite IE was included in this study.