The aim of this study is to evaluate mean platelet volume (MPV) as a predictor of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD to evaluate mean platelet volume (MPV) as a predictor of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in Sohag University Hospital.
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a growing global health concern closely linked to metabolic syndrome, obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease. Patients with MASLD have an increased risk of atherosclerosis and acute coronary syndrome (ACS), which remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Early identification of patients at high cardiovascular risk is essential to improve outcomes. Mean platelet volume (MPV) is an accessible and cost-effective hematological parameter that reflects platelet size and activity. Larger platelets are metabolically and enzymatically more active and have greater prothrombotic potential. Elevated MPV has been associated with increased platelet reactivity, endothelial dysfunction, and adverse cardiovascular events, including ACS. However, the predictive value of MPV for ACS in patients with MASLD has not been sufficiently investigated. This study aims to evaluate MPV as a predictor of acute coronary syndrome in patients diagnosed with MASLD at Sohag University Hospital. By assessing the relationship between MPV levels and the occurrence of ACS, the study seeks to determine whether MPV can serve as a simple, noninvasive biomarker for cardiovascular risk stratification in this high-risk population. The study will include patients with confirmed MASLD, who will undergo clinical evaluation, laboratory investigations including complete blood count for MPV measurement, and cardiovascular assessment. Participants will be categorized based on the presence or absence of ACS. Statistical analyses will be performed to evaluate the association between MPV and ACS and to determine its predictive value. The findings of this study may contribute to improved risk assessment strategies and early identification of MASLD patients at increased risk for acute coronary events, potentially guiding preventive and therapeutic interventions.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
60
Sohag University Hospital
Sohag, Sohag Governorate, Egypt
Mean platelet volume as a predictor for acute coronary syndrome in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
To evaluate the association between mean platelet volume (MPV) levels and the presence of acute coronary syndrome in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).
Time frame: At hospital admission / baseline assessment.
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.