Endocrine Abstracts

Background: The aim of this study was to explore if evaluation of lipid risk factors like lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) and conventional lipid profile parameters can be a efficient predictor of the cardiovascular risk in the patients of diabetes.Methods: Sixty individuals with angiographically proven premature CAD and 30 healthy individuals matched for age and sex were studied a tertiary health care center, New Delhi, India, over a period of 18 months. CAD pati...

Background: Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (LpPLA2) is known as an emerging marker of coronary artery disease (CAD). However its role and levels have not been documented clearly in diabetic patients with CAD in Indians. The aim of this study was to explore the association of LpplA2 levels between diabetic and non-diabetic patients with CAD and compare it with other established markers like hs-CRP.Methods: Sixty individuals with angiographically ...