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    • Conflicting previous research on cholesterol changes post-myocardial infarction (MI).
    • Need to clarify lipid level dynamics after acute MI onset.

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    • Assess plasma lipid level changes following acute MI.
    • Identify key predictors of lipid level dynamics post-MI.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective measurement of lipid levels in acute MI patients.
    • Blood samples collected on hospital admission (day 1), day 2, and day 4.
    • Analysis included total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C, and triglycerides.

    Main Results:

    • Significant decrease in total cholesterol and LDL-C (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol) within 24 hours and by day 4 post-MI.
    • No significant changes observed in HDL-C (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol) or triglycerides.
    • Diabetes mellitus and elevated cardiac troponin T (cTnT) were independent predictors of LDL-C decrease.

    Conclusions:

    • LDL-C levels significantly decline after acute MI, correlating with cTnT levels.
    • Diabetes is a strong predictor of this LDL-C reduction.
    • Early lipid measurements (within 24 hours) are crucial for guiding lipid-lowering therapy in acute MI patients.