Fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio may be a predictor for ascending aortic aneurysm
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992, Impr.)
; 67(6): 868-872, June 2021. tab, graf
Artigo
em Inglês
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| ID: biblio-1346914
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ABSTRACT
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE:
The predictive value of the fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio has been evidenced in coronary artery disease. Available data demonstrated that inflammation and oxidative stress are the relevant mechanisms of ascending aortic aneurysm formation and dilatation. The fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio reflects oxidative stress and inflammation. This study investigated the correlation between fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio and ascending aortic aneurysm.METHODS:
A total of 250 consecutive patients with ascending aortic aneurysm and 250 consecutive patients with normal ascending aortic diameter were included in the study using comprehensive transthoracic echocardiography. All data and fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio were compared between two groups.RESULTS:
The fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio levels were significantly higher in ascending aortic aneurysm group compared with normal ascending aortic diameter group (p<0.001). Also, there was significantly positive correlation between the diameter of the ascending aorta and the fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio (p<0.001).CONCLUSION:
Fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio is associated with ascending aortic aneurysm and may serve as blood marker for identifying high-risk patients.
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Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Aneurisma Aórtico
/
Fibrinogênio
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
/
Fatores de risco
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992, Impr.)
Assunto da revista:
EducaÆo em Sa£de
/
GestÆo do Conhecimento para a Pesquisa em Sa£de
/
Medicina
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Turquia
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Süleyman Demirel University/TR