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[The relationship between hyperfibrinogenemia and severity of coronary heart disease]

Mei-Yan Liu1, Da-Yi Hu, Li Yan

  • 1Department of Cardiology, People's Hospital, Peking University, Beijing 100044, China.

Zhonghua Nei Ke Za Zhi
|January 7, 2005
PubMed

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Elevated serum fibrinogen levels correlate with increased coronary artery disease (CAD) severity. This finding highlights fibrinogen as a potential biomarker for assessing CAD progression, especially in men and diabetic patients.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Biomarker Research

Context:

  • Coronary artery disease (CAD) poses a significant global health burden.
  • Assessing the severity of coronary artery stenosis is crucial for patient management.
  • Identifying reliable biomarkers for CAD severity is an ongoing area of research.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the association between serum fibrinogen levels and the severity of coronary artery stenosis in patients with suspected CAD.
  • To determine if fibrinogen serves as an independent predictor of CAD severity.

Summary:

  • A study of 195 patients with suspected CAD utilized coronary angiography and a modified Gensini score to quantify stenosis severity.
  • Serum fibrinogen levels were analyzed in relation to CAD severity, controlling for other risk factors.
  • Results showed a significant positive correlation between fibrinogen and CAD severity, with elevated levels particularly associated with severe disease in men and diabetic individuals.

Impact:

  • This research identifies serum fibrinogen as a potential independent biomarker for coronary artery disease severity.
  • Findings may inform clinical risk stratification and treatment strategies for CAD patients.
  • Further research could explore the mechanistic link between fibrinogen and atherosclerotic plaque progression.
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