کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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2963095 | 1178532 | 2013 | 5 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
![عکس صفحه اول مقاله: How to understand the association between cystatin C levels and cardiovascular disease: Imbalance, counterbalance, or consequence? How to understand the association between cystatin C levels and cardiovascular disease: Imbalance, counterbalance, or consequence?](/preview/png/2963095.png)
The association of cystatin C with renal function has been studied for more than 25 years. Cystatin C has been described to have a better diagnostic performance than creatinine to assess renal function, particularly to detect small reductions in glomerular filtration rate. Recently, cystatin C has emerged as a strong predictor of incident or recurrent cardiovascular events and adverse outcomes in patients without kidney disease. Furthermore, it has been suggested that cystatin C concentrations are directly related to both inflammation and atherosclerosis. Nevertheless, the link between inflammation, atherogenesis, cardiovascular risk, and cystatin C is still poorly understood. This brief report discusses recent data, contrasting findings and possible mechanisms involved in this interaction.
Journal: Journal of Cardiology - Volume 62, Issue 6, December 2013, Pages 331–335