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ArticleJournal of thoracic disease2020

Combined non-invasive scan and biomarkers to identify independent risk factors in patients with mild coronary stenosis.

Wei Luo, Ru Zhao, Yanqiu Song, Hui Zhao, Weijun Ma, Yanzhe Ma, Hongliang Cong

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Wei LuoGraduate School, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China.
Ru ZhaoDepartment of Cardiovascular Disease, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin 300222, China.
Yanqiu SongAngiocardiopathy Institute, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin 300222, China.
Hui ZhaoRadiological Department, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin 300222, China.
Weijun MaRadiological Department, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin 300222, China.
Yanzhe MaDepartment of Cardiovascular Disease, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin 300222, China.
Hongliang CongGraduate School, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China.
Tianjin Chest Hospital · CN

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Abstract

backgroundIndependent risk factors for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in patients with mild coronary stenosis are uncertain. This study aims to investigate predictive biomarkers for MACEs in patients with mild coronary stenosis.

methodsTotally 381 patients with mild coronary stenosis were included and MACE incidences were recorded through a 24-month follow-up and 91 patients with unfavorable plaques characteristic are detected by CCTA. One unfavorable characteristic was recorded for 1 point and they were divided into three groups: high-risk group (HR, score =0), intermediate-risk group (IR, score =1) and low-risk group (LR, score/2). Specific blood biomarker measurements of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), matrix metallopeptidase 9 (MMP-9), and myeloperoxidase (MPO) were taken simultaneously.

resultsThe mean age, hs-CRP and MPO levels in the HR and IR group were significantly higher than that in the LR group. A considerably higher level of MMP-9 showed in the HR group compared to the LR group. The incidence rates of MACE were remarkably higher in HR group than LR group and IR group. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis demonstrated that the cumulative event-free survival rate of HR was significantly higher than that in LR and IR group and there was no significant difference between LR and IR group. The univariate COX regression analysis indicated that the age, hs-CRP, MPO, and unfavorable plaque scores ≥2 were independent risk factors for MACEs.

conclusionsHigh MPO levels were strongly correlated with MACEs in patients with mild coronary stenosis. Although confirmation is needed from larger trials, MPO could be a promising clinical tool to improve the risk stratification in patients with mild coronary stenosis and suggest strategies for the individualized prevention programs.

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Biological markerscoronary computed tomography angiogrammajor adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs)unfavorable plaque

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