GPT and Ascites: Patients with HDL-C < 0.5 mmol/L had higher MELD scores, rates of GIB, SBP, and ascites; higher levels of ALT, AST, TBIL, and Cr; and higher PLT, NLR, PT, and INR than those of patients with HDL-C level ≥ 0.5 mmol/L (all p < 0.001).