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Abstract Context: Leptin is produced in white adipose tissue, but also in human coronary atherosclerotic lesions. Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the prognostic value of leptin… Click to show full abstract
Abstract Context: Leptin is produced in white adipose tissue, but also in human coronary atherosclerotic lesions. Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the prognostic value of leptin in patients with proven coronary artery disease (CAD) (N = 1907). Methods: AtheroGene is a contemporary CAD cohort study (N = 3229). Median follow-up time was 3.8 (Quartile 1/3 with 2.8/4.9) years. Results: Leptin concentration was associated with a hazard ratio (HR) for the fully adjusted model of HR = 1.32 in women but was not significant in men. The endpoint cardiovascular death and non-fatal myocardial infarction was observed in 167 patients. Conclusion: In women with known CAD, increased leptin concentration is useful for predicting cardiovascular death and non-fatal myocardial infarction.
Journal Title: Biomarkers
Year Published: 2017
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