PTH Predicts the in-Hospital MACE After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute ST-Segment Elevation

Zu-Fei Wu1, Wen-Tao Su2,3, Shi Chen4

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Xuancheng People's Hospital, Xuanchen, Anhui, 242000, People's Republic of China.

Insights

Serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels correlate with major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients post-PCI. A new PTH-based nomogram model shows strong predictive value for in-hospital MACE.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Biomarkers

Background:

  • Acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) poses significant cardiovascular risk.
  • Identifying reliable predictors for in-hospital major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) post-primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is crucial.
  • The role of serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) in STEMI outcomes requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between serum PTH levels and in-hospital MACE in STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI.
  • To develop and validate a risk prediction model for in-hospital MACE incorporating PTH levels.

Main Methods:

  • Observational retrospective study of 340 STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI.
  • Correlation and multivariate logistic regression analyses to identify risk factors for MACE.
  • Development of a nomogram using Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) regression and validated with C-index and calibration curves.

Main Results:

  • Serum PTH levels showed a positive correlation with in-hospital MACE.
  • PTH demonstrated good predictive value for MACE.
  • A nomogram model incorporating PTH, Killip class II-IV, and Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) showed a C-index of 0.894 and superior clinical utility compared to the TIMI score.

Conclusions:

  • Serum PTH levels are associated with in-hospital MACE in STEMI patients post-primary PCI.
  • The developed nomogram risk prediction model, including PTH, offers valuable clinical utility for predicting MACE.
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