Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To analyze Osteoprotegerin (OPG), and BNP plasma levels in patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS), in relation to clinical presentation and to coronary atherosclerosis diffusion. METHODS: 155 CAD patients were classified in four groups: stable angina (SA n=42), unstable angina (UA n=35) non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI n=45) and control group (n=33), measuring OPG and BNP at hospital admission. We compared both biomarkers in relation to the number of coronary narrowed vessels (1-,2-,3 or more vessels disease), and to the stenoses degree by Duke Jeopardy score. RESULTS: OPG levels were higher in patients with CAD respect to controls (p
Translated title of the contribution | Osteoprotegerin and B-type natriuretic peptide in acute coronary syndromes with preserved systolic function: Relation to coronary artery disease extension |
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Original language | English |
Pages (from-to) | 295-298 |
Journal | International Journal of Cardiology |
Volume | 137 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |