Circulating CD31+ leukocyte frequency is associated with cardiovascular risk factors

Is Reducing Ovarian Volume in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Patients after Administration of Metformin Associated with Improving Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Circulating Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Is Associated with Cardiovascular Risk Factors in a Middle-Aged Normal Population

BACKGROUND Elevated levels of circulating matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) have been demonstrated in patients with established coronary artery disease (CAD). The aim of this study was to analyse levels of MMP-9 in a population free from symptomatic CAD and investigate their associations with cardiovascular (CV) risk factors, including C-reactive protein (CRP). METHODS A cross-sectional stud...

Circulating CD31+/Annexin V+ microparticles correlate with cardiovascular outcomes.

AIMS CD31+/Annexin V+ microparticles (MPs) are increased in patients with cardiovascular risk factors and impaired coronary endothelial function. We evaluated whether MPs are an independent marker for cardiovascular events in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD). METHODS AND RESULTS The number of CD31+/Annexin V+ MP was determined by flow cytometry in 200 patients (age 66.1±10.4...

Impaired Oxidative Status Is Strongly Associated with Cardiovascular Risk Factors

The main target of primary prevention is the identification of cardiovascular risk factors aimed at reducing of the adverse impact of modifiable factors, such as lifestyle and pharmacological treatments. In humans, an alteration of the oxidative status has been associated with several pathologies, including diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. However, the prognostic relevance of circulating o...

Associated Factors with Dietary Adherence among People with Cardiovascular Metabolic Risk Factors based on PRECEDE Framework: a Mixed-Method Study

Aims: Difficulty in adhering to the recommended diet is a common problem among most people with metabolic risk factors of cardiovascular diseases. The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with dietary adherence among people with metabolic risk factors based on a psychological theory. Materials & Methods: This research was a mixed-method study. In the qualitative phase, 50 p...