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Microvascular angina beyond risk markers: the need for endotype-specific validation
Abdülmelik Birgün1, Abdullah Sarıhan2, Macit Kalçık3
1Department of Cardiology, Hitit University Erol Olçok Education and Research Hospital, Çorum, Turkey. melikbirgun@gmail.com.
Heart and Vessels
|July 5, 2026
Summary
This study examined hemoglobin A1c, HDL-C, and hemoglobin in microvascular angina. Methodological limits restrict causal links, suggesting further research is needed for therapeutic target validation.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Metabolic Research
Background:
- Microvascular angina (MVA) is a complex condition.
- Biomarkers like HbA1c, HDL-C, and hemoglobin are being investigated for their role in MVA.
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