冠心病患者血清γ-谷氨酰转移酶水平变化及临床意义

目的 研究冠心病患者血清γ-谷氨酰转移酶（GGT）与冠心病严重程度及主要危险因素的关系。方法 对笔者医院888例冠心病患者行冠状动脉造影、超声检查,并检测血清GGT、丙氨酸氨基转移酶（ALT）、天冬氨酸氨基转移酶（AST）、总胆固醇(TC)、三酰甘油(TG)、高密度脂蛋白(HDL-C)和低密度脂蛋白(LDL-C)水平。结果 与GGT正常组相比,GGT升高组ALT、AST增加,TG上升,HDL-C下降,LVEF下降,Gensini评分升高。且GGT与ALT、AST、TC、TG、LDL-C和Gensini评分呈正相关,与LVEF和HDL-C呈负相关。结论 冠心病患者血清GGT水平与冠心病严重程度及冠心病的主要危险因素有关。     

Prediction of coronary atherosclerotic disease with liver transaminase level.

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Recent studies have shown that liver transaminases are associated with components of the metabolic syndrome including central obesity, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidaemia and high blood pressure, but their direct influence on coronary atherosclerosis has not been investigated before. We conducted this study to evaluate the predictive value of liver transaminases for angiography-documented coronary atherosclerosis in patients with coronary heart disease. METHODS: Six hundred and thirty consecutive patients with suspicious coronary artery disease (CAD) who were candidates for coronary angiography were enrolled. In addition to coronary angiography, measurements of serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) concentrations, C-reactive protein (CRP) level and assessment of the traits of the metabolic syndrome were performed in all patients. RESULTS: ALT and ALT/AST ratios were significantly correlated with angiographic atherosclerosis score in women (r=0.17 and 0.24 respectively). Logistic regression analysis showed that the ALT/AST ratio in women could predict severe CAD [odds ratio (OR) 3.93, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.76-8.76]. After adjustment for components of the metabolic syndrome and CRP concentration, the OR remained significant (4.00 [1.76-9.14]). Although significant in univariate analysis, neither ALT (OR 0.98, 95% CI 0.77-1.15) nor AST (OR 0.99, 95% CI 0.72-1.22) could predict severe CAD in men. CONCLUSION: An elevated ALT/AST ratio in women predicts coronary atherosclerosis independently of the metabolic syndrome and serum CRP concentration, and should warrant further diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.     

230例老年冠状动脉病变与冠心病危险因素分析

目的探讨老年冠脉造影患者血糖、血压、吸烟史、年龄、性别等心血管危险因素与冠状动脉病变程度的关系。方法对长海医院2007年6月至2008年6月230例疑似冠心病而行冠状动脉造影的老年患者,采集病历数据,包括性别、年龄、体质指数、腰臀比、吸烟、高血压病、收缩压、舒张压、2型糖尿病病史;测定肝功：天门冬氨酸氨基转移酶（AST）、丙氨酸氨基转移酶（ALT）、碱性磷酸酶（ALP）、r-GT、血脂,肾功能：肌酐（Cr）、尿素氮fBUN）、空腹血糖（FBG）、空腹胰岛素等生化指标。以SPSS12．0软件系统进行统计,两组配对t检验进行组间比较,多组均数进行ANOVA方差分析,对不符合正态分布者采用非参数检验比较各组差异。计数资料采用χ^2检验。采用多元线性回归进行多因素分析,探讨老年患者心血管危险因素与冠状动脉病变程度的关系。结果冠状动脉病变组（AS组）年龄较无病变组（C组）大,且男性多于女性;高血压发病率AS组较C组高,血AST、r-GT、空腹血糖亦高于造影阴性对照组（P〈0．05）。但两组中体重指数、腰臀比、收缩压、舒张压、糖尿病患病率、吸烟率、血脂、糖化血红蛋白、肌酐等水平差异均无统计学意义。按冠脉病变程度分为四组后发现,随着冠脉病变程度的加重,AST、总胆固醇（TC）、FBG水平均有所升高。但多元线性回归分析显示：冠脉病变程度与TC、AST、r-GT呈线性相关,与空腹血糖无明显相关。结论年龄、性别是老年冠心病不可控制的危险因素,随着年龄的增加,老年冠心病发病率增高。老年冠心病发病率在性别上的差异可能与女性雌激素的代谢效应有关。在其他危险因素中,空腹血糖升高、高血压、肝酶升高、血脂在老年冠心病发病中发挥重要作用。     

Relationship of carotid intima-media thickness, pulse wave velocity, and ankle brachial index to the severity of coronary artery atherosclerosis

BACKGROUND: Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT), pulse wave velocity (PWV), and the ankle brachial index (ABI) are widely used noninvasive modalities for evaluating atherosclerosis. HYPOTHESIS: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship of carotid IMT, PWV, and ABI with the severity of coronary artery disease (CAD), expressed as the Gensini score, and the presence of coronary risk factors. METHODS: We examined 205 consecutive patients (mean age 65 +/- 12 years) who were clinically suspected of having CAD and were scheduled to undergo coronary angiography. Carotid intima-media thickness, brachial-ankle PWV (baPWV), and ABI were measured in all subjects before they underwent coronary angiography. RESULTS: Of the 205 patients, 124 patients were diagnosed as having CAD based on the presence of >50% stenosis in a major coronary artery; the remaining 81 patients did not have CAD. A relatively good correlation was obtained between carotid IMT and the Gensini score (R = 0.411, p < 0.0001), whereas baPWV correlated only weakly with the Gensini score (R = 0.203, p = 0.0035), and ABI did not correlate with it. A multiple regression analysis revealed that the Gensini score correlated significantly and independently with age, male gender, and carotid IMT. CONCLUSIONS: Of the three noninvasive methods, carotid IMT may be more useful for determining coronary artery atherosclerosis than baPWV or ABI.     

双源CT心周脂肪定量与冠状动脉粥样硬化病变程度的相关性

目的 分析心周脂肪体积与心血管危险因素、冠心病的发生和冠状动脉狭窄程度之间的关系.方法 221例同期行64排双源CT和经皮冠状动脉造影检查的患者入选,进行腰围、体质指数和空腹血生物化学指标测定.使用64排双源CT测定心周脂肪体积,通过经皮冠状动脉造影检查明确患者的冠心病诊断和冠状动脉病变支数,并采用Gensini积分量化冠状动脉狭窄的严重程度.结果 入选患者男性占71.04%.男性心周脂肪体积明显大于女性(241.44±78.08 cm~3比216.46±64.36 cm~3,P=0.025).年龄≥70岁的患者心周脂肪体积明显大于年龄<70岁的同性别患者(P<0.05).冠心病患者的心周脂肪体积明显大于非冠心病患者(242.10±75.80 cm~3比189.23±52.26 cm~3,P<0.001).Logistic回归分析显示心周脂肪体积(OR=1.11,P<0.001)和体质指数(OR=1.01,P=0.001)是影响冠心病发生的独立危险因子.心周脂肪体积随着冠状动脉病变支数的增加而增加,并且与Gensini积分呈正相关.结论 64排双源CT可对心周脂肪组织进行准确定量,心周脂肪体积与心血管危险因素和冠心痛的发生以及冠状动脉病变程度存在较强的相关性,可作为一个新的评估冠心病风险和病变程度的指标.     

Association between smoking habits and severity of coronary stenosis as assessed by coronary computed tomography angiography

Smoking promotes arteriosclerosis and is one of the most important coronary risk factors. However, few studies have investigated the association between smoking habits and the severity of coronary stenosis as assessed by coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA). We enrolled 416 patients [165/251 = smoker (past and current)/non-smoker)]. They had all undergone CTA and either were clinically suspected of having coronary artery disease (CAD) or had at least one cardiovascular risk factor. We divided the patients into smoking and non-smoking groups, and evaluated the presence of CAD, the number of significantly stenosed coronary vessels (VD), and the Gensini score as assessed by CTA in the two groups. The incidence of CAD, VD, the Gensini score, and coronary calcification score in the smoking group were all significantly greater than those in the non-smoking group (CAD, p = 0.009; VD, p = 0.003; Gensini score, p = 0.007; coronary calcification score, p = 0.01). Pack-year was significantly associated with VD and the Gensini score, and was strongly associated with multi-vessel disease (2- and 3-VD) (p < 0.05), whereas the duration of cessation in past smokers was not associated with VD or the Gensini score. Pack-year, but not the duration of cessation, may be the most important factor that was associated with the severity of coronary stenosis in terms of VD and the Gensini score.     

稳定性冠心病患者循环内皮祖细胞与冠状动脉病变严重程度的分析

目的观察稳定性冠心病患者循环内皮祖细胞(EPCs)数量与冠状动脉病变严重程度的关系。方法对80例冠状动脉造影患者(排除急性冠状动脉综合征、心肌梗死)作病变严重程度及危险因素分析;以CD133/KDR作为EPCs标记物,用流式细胞仪检测患者的CD133/KDR双标记细胞数量。结果外周血EPCs数量与年龄、血清肌酐清除率(Ccr)、左室心肌重量指数(LVMI)呈负相关(P值分别=0.004,0.015,0.014);冠心病伴高血压患者较不伴高血压者EPCs数量显著减少(P=0.004)。冠状动脉造影阳性者EPCs数量较阴性者显著降低(P<0.01);EPCs数量与Gensini评分呈负相关(n=49,r=-0.305,P=0.039)。结论在稳定性冠心病患者循环EPCs数量与心血管危险因素及冠状动脉病变相关。     

冠心病患者腹部内脏脂肪厚度与冠状动脉狭窄程度的关系

目的探讨冠心病患者腹部内脏脂肪厚度（VFT）与冠状动脉狭窄程度的关系。方法对158例冠心病患者的冠状动脉狭窄（CAS）程度进行Gemini积分,应用超声测量VFT。结果与低值组比较,中、高值组患者腰围、体重指数、甘油三酯（TG）明显增高,高密度脂蛋白胆固醇（HDL-C）显著降低。随着VFT增加,Gensini积分明显增大。Gensini积分与年龄、腰围、体重指数、TG、低密度脂蛋白和胆固醇呈正相关,与HDL—C呈负相关。校正年龄、性别、腰围后,VFT仍然与Gensini积分相关,但进一步校正其他心血管危险因素后不再明显。结论VFT与冠状动脉狭窄程度关系密切。     

可溶性糖蛋白130与稳定型冠心病患者冠状动脉粥样硬化严重程度之间关系

目的: 评估稳定型冠状动脉疾病（stable coronary artery disease, CAD）患者血清白细胞介素-6（IL-6）、可溶性IL-6受体（sIL-6R）和可溶性糖蛋白130（sgp130）浓度及与冠状动脉粥样硬化严重程度间的关系。方法：纳入2017年1月到2019年1月间于惠州市第六人民医院心内科具有动脉造影适应症疑似冠心病患者89例,根据冠状动脉造影结果将患者分成两组：存在冠状动脉粥样斑块CAD组,即粥样斑块组,共64例;不存在冠状动脉粥样斑块CAD组,即非粥样斑块组,共25例。采用ELISA法检测两组患者血清IL-6、sIL-6R和sgp130浓度,Spearman相关分析sgp130浓度与受累冠脉数目及Gensini评分的相关性,多因素logistic回归分析冠状动脉粥样硬化斑块病变的预测因子。结果： 粥样斑块组与非粥样斑块组在年龄、BMI、高血压、糖尿病、血脂参数上无统计学差异（P>0.05）, 粥样斑块组患者男性吸烟者居多（P<0.05）。粥样斑块组血清sgp130浓度显著低于非粥样斑块组（314.97±84.39 VS 399.08±79.99 ng/ml, P<0.001）,粥样斑块组血清IL-6浓度显著高于非粥样斑块组（P<0.05）, 粥样斑块组血清sIL-6R浓度和C-反应蛋白浓度(CRP)与非粥样斑块组比较差异无统计学意义。多因素logistic回归分析示血清sgp130浓度是冠状动脉粥样硬化斑块病变存在的预测因子（P=0.018）。血清sgp130浓度与受累冠状动脉数目间呈负相关（r=-0.310,P=0.007）,Gensini评分指数与血清sgp130浓度呈负相关（r=-0.410, P=0.001）,稳定型CAD患者sgp130浓度是Gensini评分指数独立危险因素。结论：稳定型CAD患者血清sgp130浓度与冠状动脉损伤严重程度呈负相关,血清sgp130水平是冠状动脉粥样硬化严重程度血清标志物。     

Microalbuminuria is associated with the severity of coronary artery disease independently of other cardiovascular risk factors

The potential early predictive value of microalbuminuria (MA) in the estimation of atherosclerosis and the relation between the degree of urinary albumin excretion and the extent of coronary artery disease (CAD) were investigated. Patients (n = 159) with stable angina pectoris and angiographically significant stenosis in at least 1 of the major coronary arteries were included. Microalbuminuria was measured by immunoturbidimetry. The extent of coronary artery stenosis was graded using the Gensini score. The Gensini score was significantly greater in patients who had MA. Also, the Gensini increased by 0.15 units with 1 unit increase in MA. In the groups who had diabetes mellitus and hypertension, there was no correlation between MA and Gensini score. The results of the present study suggest that MA is associated with the severity of CAD independent of other cardiovascular risk factors.     

Circulating endothelial progenitor cells, C-reactive protein and severity of coronary stenosis in Chinese patients with coronary artery disease.

We sought to investigate whether numbers and activity of circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) correlate with severity of coronary stenosis as well as cardiovascular risk factors in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD). Number of circulating EPCs was analyzed in 104 consecutive patients with proven or clinically suspected CAD. Adhesive and migratory activity was also determined. The number of EPCs was lower in patients with a single diseased coronary artery (Group II, n=35, p<0.05 vs. Group I) or multiple diseased arteries (Group III, n=25, p<0.01 vs. Group I, p<0.05 vs. Group II) compared to those with normal coronary arteries (Group I, n=44). The number of EPCs was also related with angiographic Gensini score (r=-0.355, p=0.006). In addition, concentrations of C-reactive protein (CRP) were elevated in patients with CAD, and positively correlated with Gensini score (r=0.476, p=0.001). As for the risk factors, the number of EPCs was also inversely correlated with age (p=0.001), high sensitivity-CRP (p=0.012), hypertension (p=0.042) and family history of CAD (p=0.043). Most importantly, the migratory capacity of EPCs was compromised in patients with CAD, and inversely correlated with the angiographic Gensini score (r=-0.315, p=0.021). EPCs isolated from patients with CAD also showed an impaired adhesive activity (p<0.05). In conclusion, in patients with stable CAD, reduction in the number and impairment in the function of circulating EPCs were correlated with the severity of coronary stenosis. CRP may play an important role in reducing the number of EPCs and accelerating atherosclerosis. Given the important role of EPCs in neovascularization of ischemic tissue, a decrease in the number and activity of EPCs may contribute to the impaired vascularization in patients with CAD.     

The role of bilirubin and its protective function against coronary heart disease

Background

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality both in industrialized and developing countries. Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the arterial wall, which also involves deposition and peroxidation of lipids. Bilirubin, an important endogenous antioxidant, may limit lipid peroxidation and retard the progression of atherosclerosis. Previous studies have reported an inverse relationship between serum bilirubin levels and the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD). Taking into account that atherosclerosis is a complex process that is initiated and accelerated by diverse risk factors, we aimed to test the antiatherosclerotic effects of bilirubin in a population with multiple risk factors for CAD.

Methods

The study included 221 patients who underwent coronary angiography owing to symptoms suggestive of ischemia and/or positive noninvasive stress test results. Of the patients, 76 had normal coronary angiograms and served as the control group. The remaining 145 patients with documented CAD and two or more cardiovascular risk factors constituted the study group. The study group (n=145) was further classified according to the Gensini score as follows: group 1 if Gensini score was 1–19 (minimal CAD, n=82), and group 2 if Gensini score was 20 or higher (significant CAD, n=63). Biochemical assessments including total and direct serum bilirubin levels were carried out using standard methods in automated systems.

Results

All of the cardiovascular risk factors were found significantly more frequently in the study group (groups 1 and 2) than in the control group. Total and direct serum bilirubin levels did not differ significantly between the control group, group 1, and group 2. There was a moderate and significant positive correlation between direct bilirubin levels and the Gensini score (r?=?0.158, p?=?0.019). There was no significant correlation between total bilirubin levels and the Gensini score.

Conclusion

In conclusion, our findings suggest that in the presence of multiple risk factors, similar concentrations of serum bilirubin may not confer the same level of protection against CAD as in an individual with a more favorable risk profile. The relationship between direct bilirubin levels and the Gensini score is unlikely to be causative, given the established antiatherosclerotic effects of bilirubin.     

同型半胱氨酸与冠脉病变程度及斑块的关系

目的探讨血浆同型半胱氨酸（Hey）水平与冠状动脉病变程度及斑块稳定性的关系。方法对200例可疑冠心病患者行冠状动脉造影,根据冠状动脉造影结果分为冠状动脉造影正常的对照组（54例）和冠心病组（146例）;冠心病组根据临床类型分为急性冠状动脉综合征组（ACS组,115例）和稳定型心绞痛组（SAP组,31例）。以Gensini积分评价动脉粥样硬化病变程度,以临床类型评价斑块稳定性。检查所有患者血浆Hcy、高敏C-反应蛋白（hs—CRP）等指标,分析Hey、hs—CRP与Gensini积分、斑块稳定性的关系。结果ACS组和SAP组Hcy水平均显著高于对照组[（28．8±6．5）mol／L比（10．2±4．1）mol／L,（16．3±5．7）mol／L比（10．2±4．1）mol／L,P均〈0．05],而且随着冠状动脉病变Gensini积分的增加而逐渐升高;ACS组Hey水平较SAP组高（P〈0．05）。结论冠心病患者血浆同型半胱氨酸水平与冠状动脉粥样硬化病变程度明显相关,且与斑块稳定性呈正相关。     

The association of serum chemerin level with risk of coronary artery disease in Chinese adults

Chemerin is a newly discovered adipokine which has been found closely associated with obesity, metabolic syndrome (MetS), and inflammatory status. This study will investigate whether serum chemerin levels are associated with coronary artery disease (CAD) independently of other cardiovascular risk factors. This study included a total of 430 subjects (239 with CAD and 191 with non-CAD) who underwent coronary angiography. Anthropometric measurements were performed and chemerin, glucose, lipid profiles, and other biochemical characteristics were measured. The severity of coronary atherosclerosis was estimated by the total number of diseased vessels and Gensini score. Serum chemerin levels were significantly higher in the CAD group than in the non-CAD group (P?=?0.011). The odds ratios (95% CI) of CAD across increasing quartiles of serum chemerin were 1.04 (0.61-1.78), 1.08 (0.63-1.83), and 1.87 (1.07-3.24), (P?=?0.386, 0.508, and 0.012, respectively). Adjusting for age, sex, and other conventional risk factors for CAD did not appreciably alter the results. Serum chemerin levels were significantly increased with an increasing of number of diseased vessels (P?=?0.024). In conditional linear regression models, chemerin levels were positively related to Gensini score even after established cardiovascular risk factors (β?=?0.13, P?=?0.019). Correlation analysis showed serum chemerin levels were significantly associated with TG levels, TC levels, fasting serum insulin, HOMA-IR and MetS (all P?相似文献   

A relative difference in systolic blood pressure between arms by synchronal measurement and conventional cardiovascular risk factors are associated with the severity of coronary atherosclerosis

It is not known the relationships between a difference in systolic blood pressure (SBP) or diastolic BP (DBP) between arms by synchronal measurement and the presence of coronary artery disease (CAD), and between a difference in BP between arms and the severity of coronary atherosclerosis. We enrolled 425 consecutive patients (M/F = 286/139, 67 ± 13 year) who were admitted to our University Hospital and in whom we could measure the absolute (|rt. BP ? lt. BP|) and relative (rt. BP ? lt. BP) differences in SBP and DBP using a nico PS-501^® (Parama-Tech). We divided all patients into those who did and did not have CAD. The relative differences in SBP between arms in patients with CAD were significantly lower than those in patients without CAD. However, the relative difference in SBP between arms was not a predictor of the presence of CAD. We also divided 267 patients who underwent coronary angiography into tertiles according to the Gensini score (low, middle, and high score groups). Interestingly, the middle + high score groups showed significantly lower relative differences in SBP between arms than the low score group. The mean Korotkoff sound graph in the middle + high Gensini score group was significantly higher than that in the low Gensini score group. Among conventional cardiovascular risk factors and nico parameters, the relative difference in SBP between arms in addition to the risk factors (age, gender, body mass index, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes mellitus) was associated with the score by a logistic regression analysis. In conclusion, the relative difference in SBP between arms as well as conventional risk factors may be associated with the severity of coronary arteriosclerosis.     

High levels of serum uric acid predict severity of coronary artery disease in patients with acute coronary syndrome

We aimed to elucidate the relation between serum uric acid (SUA) level and severity of coronary artery disease (CAD) in nondiabetic, nonhypertensive patients (n = 246) with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Severity of CAD was assessed by the Gensini score. One, 2, and 3 or more diseased vessels were identified in 87 (35.4%), 55 (22.4%), and 104 (42.2%) patients, respectively. Patients with hyperuricemia had higher Gensini score, high number of diseased vessels, critical lesions, and total occlusion. Serum uric acid level was significantly associated with number of diseased vessels. Serum uric acid was an independent risk factor for multivessel disease by univariate analysis. High levels of SUA associated with the severity of CAD in nondiabetic, nonhypertensive patients with ACS.     

Reduced adiponectin level is associated with severity of coronary artery disease

Adipocyte-derived adiponectin has an antiatherosclerotic effect that acts independently of its antidiabetic effect. Plasma adiponectin levels are generally low in subjects with coronary artery disease. In this study, the relationship between the plasma adiponectin level and the severity of coronary artery disease, as assessed using the Gensini score, an index for the severity of coronary artery stenosis, was investigated. The subjects of the study were 104 patients (72 men and 32 women; BMI, 23.5 +/- 3.3 kg/m(2); age, 63.6 +/- 10.1 years) admitted to Tokyo University Hospital for coronary angiography. Plasma adiponectin levels were inversely correlated with the insulin resistance index HOMA-IR (P = 0.0127). The plasma adiponectin level was significantly associated with the Gensini score (P = 0.0332). After adjustment for conventional risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, the plasma adiponectin level tended to be inversely correlated with the Gensini score (P = 0.087). The measurement of plasma adiponectin levels may be useful for predicting the severity of coronary artery stenosis.     

The association of elasticity indexes of ascending aorta and the presence and the severity of coronary artery disease

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the association between elasticity indexes of aorta and severity of coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with stable CAD. METHODS: Fifty-six patients with CAD (CAD group) and 40 patients without CAD [non CAD (NCAD group)] were included in the study. Ascending aorta (Ao) diameters (mm) and Ao elastic indexes namely, Ao strain (AS), Ao distensibility (AD) were calculated from the echocardiographically derived Ao diameters and hemodynamic pressure measurements in all patients. Coronary angiography was performed in both CAD and NCAD groups. Severity of CAD was evaluated by using Gensini score index. RESULTS: Mean AD and AS measurements of CAD group were lower than that of NCAD group (P<0.001, for both). In CAD group, both AD and AS were associated with mean arterial blood pressure, presence of hypertension, Gensini score, left ventricle mass index, sex, and triglyceride levels in bivariate analysis (P<0.05, for all). CAD group's both AD (beta = -0.577, P = 0.003) and AS (beta = -0.494, P=0.021) were independently correlated with Gensini score in multiple linear regression analysis. The AD values of > or = 1.24 predict presence of low Gensini score (< or = 26 for this study) with sensitivity of 88.2% and specificity of 84.6% with area under the curve of 0.94; whereas the AS values of > or = 3.36 predict presence of low Gensini score with sensitivity of 82.4% and specificity of 87.2% with area under the curve of 0.873. CONCLUSION: Findings of this study have shown that AD and AS were independently associated with severity of CAD and that impaired elasticity indexes of the aorta might be independent predictors for the severity of coronary atherosclerosis.     

Value of coronary artery calcium score to predict severity or complexity of coronary artery disease

Background

Prediction of severity or complexity of coronary artery disease (CAD) is valuable owing to increased risk for cardiovascular events. Although the association between total coronary artery calcium (CAC) score and severity of CAD, Gensini score was not used, it has been previously demonstrated. There is no information about the association between total CAC score and complexity of CAD.

Objectives

To investigate the association between severity or complexity of coronary artery disease (CAD) assessed by Gensini score and SYNTAX score (SS), respectively, and coronary artery calcium (CAC) score, which is a noninvasive method for CAD evaluation in symptomatic patients with accompanying significant CAD.

Methods

Two-hundred-fourteen patients were enrolled. Total CAC score was obtained before angiography. Severity and complexity of CAD was assessed by Gensini score and SS, respectively. Associations between clinical and angiographic parameters and total CAC score were analyzed.

Results

Median total CAC score was 192 (23.0-729.8), and this was positively correlated with both Gensini score (r: 0.299, p<0.001) and SS (r: 0.577, p<0.001). At multivariate analysis, it was independently associated with age (ß: 0.154, p: 0.027), male gender (ß: 0.126, p: 0.035) and SS (ß: 0.481, p< 0.001). Receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis revealed a cut-off value > 809 for SS >32 (high SS tertile).

Conclusion

In symptomatic patients with accompanying significant CAD, total CAC score was independently associated with SS and patients with SS >32 may be detected through high Agatston score.     

空腹血糖及糖尿病与冠状动脉病变程度的相关性

目的 探讨空腹血糖及糖尿病与冠状动脉病变程度的相关性.方法 回顾分析419例拟诊为冠心病并行冠状动脉造影的患者的临床资料,采用Gensini积分系统对冠状动脉病变程度进行评估.采用Logistic回归分析空腹血糖及糖尿病与冠脉病变总积分的相关性.结果 Logistic回归分析发现糖尿病与冠脉病变积分显著相关,但根据Gensini积分四分位分组,空腹血糖并没有是随着冠脉病变程度的加重而升高.结论 冠脉病变可能与糖尿病疾病显著相关,但与空腹血糖水平关系不大.因此,对糖尿病的治疗在于全面控制各危险因素,而不是单纯的控制血糖.