Short-term effects of MI on blood lipids

Sequential changes in LDL and HDL cholesterol and total TG following an acute MI. The reductions in LDL and HDL cholesterol and rise in TG begin within a few days and do not resolve for up to 30 days.

MI: myocardial infarction; LDL: low-density lipoprotein; TG: triglycerides; HDL: high-density lipoprotein.

Redrawn from Rosenson RS. J Am Coll Cardiol 1993; 22:933.