Pro-inflammatory biomarkers in women with non-obstructive angina pectoris and coronary microvascular dysfunction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies that evaluate larger numbers of protein biomarkers in patients with coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) have not previously been performed, and very little is known concerning the pathogenetic mechanisms leading to CMD.Our objective was to analyze associations between a broad cardiovascular disease (CVD) protein biomarker assay and CMD, and further explore internal biomarker relations in order to identify possible targets for future treatment interventions.

Methods

In 174 women with angina pectoris and no significant obstructive coronary artery disease (<50% stenosis on invasive coronary angiography), CMD was assessed by transthoracic Doppler echocardiography measuring coronary flow velocity reserve (CFVR). Blood samples were analyzed with a CVD prote

SUBMITTER: Schroder J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6545380 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature