Serum PCSK9 levels predict the occurrence of acute coronary syndromes in patients with severe carotid artery stenosis

High serum PCSK9 levels predict ACS occurrence at 24-month follow-up after CEA in patients with severe carotid artery stenosis. Larger clinical studies are needed to evaluate whether PCSK9 serum levels could be used towards predicting the risk of ACS in patients with advanced carotid atherosclerosis.