ATHEROGENIC INDEX OF PLASMA IN MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION IN RURAL POPULATION OF MARATHWADA REGION

BACKGROUND: Extensive research work by mankind over several decades has concluded that cure as well as the treatment of CAD is very difficult hence attention towards prevention of such ischemic events is of utmost importance. METHODS: The present study was conducted with an aim to study the Atherogenic Index and various lipid levels of plasma in Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) and to compare lipid profile and Atherogenic Index of plasma in the patients of Myocardial Infarction with healthy controls. RESULTS: A total of 150acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) patients for the study were selected from the Medicine Ward, ICU, and OPD. Normal healthy person of matched number, age and sex of the study group were used as control. Serum cholesterol, TGVLDLc, LDLc and AIP were significantly higher in AMI patients as compared. CONCLUSION: Atherogenic Index of plasma is very useful research tool to assess the effect of risk factors pertaining cardiovascular diseases.