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Objective To investigate the relationship between serum uric acid and traditional risk factors of coronary artery disease. Basic information was obtained by using questionnaire and measured for blood pressure , height ,weight. Venous blood was collected for detecting fasting plasma glucose ,serum lipid and uric acid. All data were analyzed with SPSS 20.0. Correlation analysis was used to assess the association of serum uric acid and traditional risk factors of coronary artery disease in patients with coronary artery disease. Results The mean value of serum uric acid in coronary artery disease is 6.3 mg/dL. The level of serum uric acid was significantly higher in male than that in female. Serum uric acid and body mass index(r = 0.137,P < 0.001),systolic blood pressure (r = 0.053,P = 0.025)and triglycerides(r = 0.188,P < 0.001)had a positive correlation. Serum uric acid was negatively correlated with high density lipoprotein cholesterol(r =-0.146,P < 0.001)and estimated glomerular filtration rate(r=-0.340,P<0.001). Serum uric acid was higher in patients with men,smoking,drinking,and chronic CAD. The serum uric acid level was lower in patients with exercise time more than 30 minutes than no movement or movement time less than 30 minutes. Conclusion Elevated serum uric acid were associated with body mass index,systolic blood pressure,triglyceride,high density lipoprotein cholesterol,estimated glomerular filtration rate,male,smoking,and chronic CAD.
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Tumor necrosis factor-like weak inducer of apoptosis ( TWEAK ) is a member of the superfamily .TWEAK binds to its receptor [ fibroblast growth factor-inducible 14 ( Fnl4 ) and the serum level of soluble CD 163 ( sCD163 ) ] and regulates many cellular activities via associated signal pathways ,including proliferation,migration,differentiation,apoptosis, angiogenesis and inflammation ,which play a significant role in the formation and development of cardiovascular diseases , such as atherosclerosis , heart failure , cardiomyopathy , and peripheral vascular disease .This review summarizes functions of TWEAK and its receptor in cardiovascular diseases .