Serum fetuin-A levels are associated with the presence and severity of coronary artery disease in patients with type 2 diabetes

Zi-Wen ZhaoDepartment of Cardiology, Union Hospital, Fujian Institute of Coronary Artery Disease, Fujian Medical University FuzhouP. R. China

Chao-Gui LinDepartment of Cardiology, Union Hospital, Fujian Institute of Coronary Artery Disease, Fujian Medical University FuzhouP. R. China

Ling-Zhen WuDepartment of Cardiology, Union Hospital, Fujian Institute of Coronary Artery Disease, Fujian Medical University FuzhouP. R. China

Yu-Kun LuoDepartment of Cardiology, Union Hospital, Fujian Institute of Coronary Artery Disease, Fujian Medical University FuzhouP. R. China

Lin FanDepartment of Cardiology, Union Hospital, Fujian Institute of Coronary Artery Disease, Fujian Medical University FuzhouP. R. China

Xian-feng DongDepartment of Cardiology, Union Hospital, Fujian Institute of Coronary Artery Disease, Fujian Medical University FuzhouP. R. China

Hong ZhengDepartment of Cardiology, Union Hospital, Fujian Institute of Coronary Artery Disease, Fujian Medical University FuzhouP. R. ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]

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Abstract

Objective: To clarify the correlation between serum fetuin-A levels and the presence and severity of coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM).

Methods: A total of 241 consecutive patients with T2DM and 69 controls were recruited. Serum fetuin-A levels were analyzed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The presence and severity of CAD were evaluated by coronary angiography (CAG).

Results: Serum fetuin-A levels are independently correlated with the presence and severity of CAD in T2DM patients.

Conclusions: Fetuin-A might serve as a potential biomarker for reflecting the development and progression of CAD in T2DM patients.

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