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High-sensitivity C-reactive protein in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus and/or high blood pressure
Lima, Luciana M; Carvalho, Maria Das Graças; Soares, Anna L; Sabino, Adriano de P; Fernandes, Ana P; Novelli, Bethânia A; Sousa, Marinez O.
  • Lima, Luciana M; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Faculty of Pharmacy. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Carvalho, Maria Das Graças; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Faculty of Pharmacy. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Soares, Anna L; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Faculty of Pharmacy. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Sabino, Adriano de P; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Faculty of Pharmacy. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Fernandes, Ana P; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Faculty of Pharmacy. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Novelli, Bethânia A; Santa Casa de Misericórdia Hospital. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Sousa, Marinez O; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Faculty of Pharmacy. Belo Horizonte. BR
Arq. bras. endocrinol. metab ; 51(6): 956-960, ago. 2007. graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-464288
ABSTRACT
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) and high blood pressure (HBP) may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease, and inflammation may be an important factor in these diseases. In the present study, plasma levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) were measured in subjects with DM2 and/or HBP and compared to those of normal subjects. Eighty-nine subjects were analyzed for hs-CRP, including 13 normotensive patients with DM2, 17 patients with HBP, 34 hypertensive patients with DM2 (DM2+HBP) and 25 normal subjects. The plasma hs-CRP levels were significantly lower in the controls than in the HBP+DM2 group (p < 0.05). DM2 associated with HBP was also correlated with increased plasma hs-CRP levels (n = 89, r = 0.25, p = 0.0162). Only hypertensive patients with DM2 had higher levels of hs-CRP, a circulating inflammatory marker, than normal subjects. This finding suggests that patients with two associated diseases have a more active inflammatory state.
RESUMO
Diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2) e hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS) podem contribuir para o desenvolvimento de doenças cardiovasculares, e os processos inflamatórios relacionados a estas doenças podem ser considerados importantes fatores para o prognóstico das mesmas. O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar os níveis plasmáticos de proteína C-reativa ultra-sensível (us-PCR) em pacientes adultos com diabetes mellitus e/ou hipertensão arterial, comparando-os com indivíduos hígidos. Foram avaliadas 89 indivíduos, incluindo 13 pacientes normotensos com diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2), 17 pacientes hipertensos (HAS), 34 pacientes hipertensos com diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2+HAS) e 25 indivíduos hígidos. Os níveis plasmáticos de us-PCR foram significativamente mais altos no grupo DM2+HAS quando comparado com o grupo controle (p < 0,05), entretanto o mesmo não aconteceu com os grupos DM2 ou HAS. O grupo DM2+HAS também foi associado com o aumento dos níveis plasmáticos de us-PCR (r = 0,25; p < 0,05) e apresentou a maior freqüência de us-PCR > 3,0 mg/L (59 por cento). Esses dados indicam que a presença combinada de diabetes mellitus tipo 2 e hipertensão arterial promoveu uma maior expressão do estado inflamatório, refletido pelos níveis plasmáticos de us-PCR nos indivíduos avaliados.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: C-Reactive Protein / Hypertension Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. bras. endocrinol. metab Journal subject: Endocrinology / Metabolism Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Minas Gerais/BR / Santa Casa de Misericórdia Hospital/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: C-Reactive Protein / Hypertension Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. bras. endocrinol. metab Journal subject: Endocrinology / Metabolism Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Minas Gerais/BR / Santa Casa de Misericórdia Hospital/BR