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Studying the Relation of Postprandial Triglyceride with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Mohammad Manochehri1, Adel Johari Moghadam2

  • 1AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Medical Archives (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
|October 6, 2016
PubMed

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Postprandial triglyceride levels are significantly higher in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. Measuring postprandial triglyceride is a more sensitive indicator for CAD risk than fasting triglyceride levels.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • Lipid Metabolism

Background:

  • Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading global cause of mortality.
  • Identifying contributing factors to CAD is crucial for prevention and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between postprandial triglyceride levels and coronary artery disease (CAD).
  • To compare the diagnostic value of postprandial versus fasting triglyceride levels in patients with established CAD.

Main Methods:

  • An observational case-control study involving 80 male participants.
  • Participants were divided into two groups: those with angiographically proven CAD and a healthy control group.
  • Fasting serum triglyceride and 4-hour postprandial triglyceride levels were measured and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Both fasting and postprandial triglyceride levels were significantly elevated in patients with CAD (P=0.001).
  • Postprandial triglyceride measurement demonstrated higher sensitivity in identifying CAD patients compared to fasting triglyceride levels.

Conclusions:

  • Elevated postprandial triglyceride levels are a reliable indicator of coronary artery disease.
  • Postprandial triglyceride assessment offers greater reliability than fasting triglyceride levels for patients with CAD.
Abstract

Keywords:
Coronary artery disease (CAD)Fasting triglyceridePatientPostprandial triglycerideSPSS

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