Analysis of immune-biochemical indicators to assess the risk of developing cardiological pathology

V S Morozova1, I A Moseikin2, S N Petrochenko3

  • 1Institute of Physiologically Active Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences, Chernogolovka, Moscow oblast, 142432, Russia. vmorozova@gmail.com.

Insights

New prognostic tests combining natural antibodies (n-Abs) and biochemical markers improve cardiac disease severity prediction. This approach enhances the reliability of assessing heart conditions for better patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Immunology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Assessing the severity of cardiac diseases is crucial for effective patient management.
  • Existing diagnostic and prognostic methods rely on clinical and laboratory blood parameters.
  • The role of natural antibodies (n-Abs) in predicting cardiac disease severity requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop novel immuno-biochemical tests for assessing cardiac disease severity.
  • To compare the efficacy of traditional biochemical markers with n-Abs levels.
  • To establish the combined predictive value of immunological and biochemical markers.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of clinical and laboratory blood parameters.
  • Quantification of natural antibodies (n-Abs) against β-endorphin, bradykinin, histamine, dopamine, and serotonin.
  • Correlation analysis between n-Abs levels, biochemical parameters, and blood cell counts.

Main Results:

  • A significant correlation was found between the levels of n-Abs and key biochemical parameters.
  • The study revealed significant correlations between n-Abs levels and blood corpuscle content.
  • Combined use of immunological and biochemical tests demonstrated increased prediction reliability.

Conclusions:

  • Prognostic immuno-biochemical tests offer a more reliable method for assessing cardiac disease severity.
  • The integration of n-Abs analysis with standard biochemical tests enhances predictive accuracy.
  • These findings support the clinical utility of combined immunological and biochemical testing in cardiology.

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