Relationship between dynamic electrocardiogram and CRP, IL-6, ET-1 expression in myocardial ischemia patients with

Lin You1

  • 1Department of ECG, Wuxi No.2 People's Hospital, Wuxi, 214000, China. youlin197806@163.com.

Insights

Patients with myocardial ischemia show lower heart rate variability and increased inflammatory markers like CRP, IL-6, and ET-1. Monitoring these markers aids in assessing micro-inflammation and endothelial function in coronary heart disease patients.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is a significant global health concern.
  • Myocardial ischemia, a common complication of CHD, impacts cardiac function.
  • Inflammatory markers and endothelial function are implicated in CHD pathogenesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between dynamic electrocardiogram (DCG) findings and serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), Interleukin-6 (IL-6), and Endothelin-1 (ET-1) in patients with CHD.
  • To assess the association between these biomarkers and the presence of myocardial ischemia.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 80 patients with CHD was analyzed.
  • Patients were categorized into groups with and without myocardial ischemia based on coronary angiography.
  • Dynamic electrocardiogram (DCG) parameters and serum levels of CRP, IL-6, and ET-1 were measured.
  • Pearson correlation analysis and heatmap analysis were employed.

Main Results:

  • Patients with myocardial ischemia exhibited significantly lower DCG indexes (SDNN, SDANNI, rMSSD, PNN50) compared to those without ischemia.
  • CRP and IL-6 showed a significant negative correlation with all measured DCG indexes.
  • ET-1 demonstrated a significant negative correlation with rMSSD and PNN50.
  • IL-6 displayed the most pronounced differences and strongest correlations with DCG indexes.

Conclusions:

  • Myocardial ischemia in CHD patients is associated with reduced heart rate variability and elevated inflammatory cytokines (CRP, IL-6) and ET-1.
  • Monitoring CRP, IL-6, and ET-1 levels in patients with decreased heart rate variability is recommended for evaluating micro-inflammation and endothelial dysfunction.

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