Serum Cystatin C Level Not Associated with Coronary Artery Plaque Vulnerability Analyzed by Optical Coherence Tomography
Objectives Cystatin C, which is an endogenous marker for renal function, is reported to be a novel marker for coronary atherosclerosis. Some studies showed that lower cystatin C levels may be associated with increased severity of CAD in clinically stable patients, whereas higher levels may indicate the presence of any vulnerable plaque. To evaluate the relationship of Serum Cystatin C level and the coronary artery plaque vulnerability assessed by OCT in patients with coronary artery disease. Methods Eighty-two patients with chest pain underwent OCT assessment after coronary angiogram, all the lesions with diameter stenosis ≥30% and <100% were analyzed. The ...
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