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[Fibrinogen as a cardiovascular risk factor--marker or causal factor?]
1Hjertemedisinsk avdeling Ullevål sykehus, Oslo.
Summary
High plasma fibrinogen levels significantly increase cardiovascular disease risk. Further research is needed to determine if fibrinogen causes atherosclerosis or simply marks inflammation.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Hematology
- Cardiovascular Science
Context:
- Fibrinogen is a key protein in blood clotting and viscosity.
- Elevated plasma fibrinogen is linked to increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.
Purpose:
- To summarize the role of plasma fibrinogen concentration as a predictor of cardiovascular disease.
- To highlight the association between high fibrinogen levels and increased CVD risk.
Summary:
- Prospective studies show plasma fibrinogen concentration predicts CVD in healthy individuals and those with existing coronary disease.
- Individuals with high fibrinogen have a 2-4 times greater risk of developing CVD compared to those with low levels.
Impact:
- Understanding fibrinogen's role is crucial for CVD risk assessment.
- Further investigation is required to ascertain if fibrinogen is a causal factor or a marker in atherosclerosis.