Does Increased Fructose Consumption Increase Atherosclerosis Burden in Patients with NSTEMI?

Abstract

Background and Aim: The pathophysiological process of coronary artery disease is not completely understood. According to some studies, fructose consumption is associated with coronary artery diameter change and blood flow; however, the relationship between fructose consumption and coronary atherosclerotic burden has not been adequately studied, and the purpose of our study was to investigate this relationship. Materials and Methods: One hundred and fifty patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) who underwent coronary angiography were divided into two groups: low (P P P < 0.001). Conclusion: Patients with high SYNTAX scores consumed a higher amount of fructose than those with low SYNTAX scores. High intake of fructose may play a role in coronary atherosclerotic burden score in patients with NSTEMI.

Keywords

• nstemi
• fructose
• coronary atherosclerotic burden
• syntax score