Comparison of novel LDL cholesterol equations in myocardial infarction patients: Clinical impact on risk re-classification and lipid treatment goals on secondary prevention.

Background And Aims: Numerous low-density lipoprotein (LDL) calculating equations for more accurate estimation have emerged. With the present study, we assessed the clinical impact of implementing novel equations in terms of risk reclassification and LDL treatment goals in myocardial infarction (MI) patients.

Methods: This was a post-hoc analysis of a prospective acute MI cohort study.

Application of 17 Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury Risk Prediction Models.

Introduction: Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is a frequent complication of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). Various groups have developed and validated risk scores for CI-AKI. Although the majority of these risk scores achieve an adequate accuracy, their usability in clinical practice is limited and greatly debated.

Long-term impact of acute kidney injury on prognosis in patients with acute myocardial infarction.

Background: Little evidence exists regarding the long-term impact of acute kidney injury (AKI) during index hospitalisation for acute myocardial infarction (AMI). We prospectively assessed the long-term prognostic significance of the occurrence of in-hospital AKI in a multicentre cohort of patients admitted with AMI.

Methods: Data were obtained from 518 AMI patients with a median follow-up of 5.