Correlation between diet and lipid profile of patients hospitalized after acute myocardial infarction in Belém/PA

INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular diseases (DCV) involve dysfunctions of the heart and blood vessels, notably acute myocardial infarction, which has a high potential for morbidity and mortality and is influenced by diet and lifestyle habits. OBJECTIVE: Assessed the prevalence of dietary habits and their relationship with the lipid profile of patients admitted to a public referral hospital in the Amazon. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Study conducted between September 2023 and September 2024 with adult and older adult patients diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (IAM). RESULTS/CONCLUSIONS: A total of 107 patients were analyzed (71.96% men, 28.04% women, 57.94% adults, 42.06% older adults), 43.55% of adults and 55.55% of older adults were eutrophic. Dietary scores for sugar-rich food groups showed a significant correlation with total cholesterol and LDL- C, (r=0.998; p=0.041 and r=1000; <.001), and scores for foods rich in monounsaturated fat with HDL-c (r=1000; <.001). The study identified nutritional inadequacy, low consumption of protective foods and high consumption of saturated fats and simple carbohydrates.