Relation of Vaspin and Visfatin Levels with the Presence and the Severity of Coronary Artery Disease
Journal: Universal Journal of Medical Science
Year: 2014

Background: Adipo¬cytokines may play role in pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. The association of the novel adipocytokines, vaspin and visfatin, with atherosclerosis coronary artery disease (CAD) is still obscure. Objectives: To investigate the relationship of vaspin and visfatin adipocytokines with the existence as well as the severity of CAD. Patients and Methods: A total of 87 patients who underwent coronary angiography due to symptoms of stable angina were enrolled in the study. They were div