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Metabolic Syndrome, Independent Predictor for Coronary Artery Disease.
Clinical laboratory - 1 Jan 2015
Zidi Wiem, Allal-Elasmi Monia, Zayani Yosra, Zaroui Amira, Guizani Imen, Feki Moncef, Mourali Mohamed Sami, Mechmeche Rachid, Kaabachi Naziha
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BACKGROUND: Metabolic syndrome (MS) was reported to be associated with coronary artery disease (CAD). The aim of the present study was to assess the association between MS and CAD angiographic severity and to search the predictive value of MS and its individual components for CAD. METHODS: 428 patients who underwent elective coronary angiography at the Cardiology Department were included in the study. MS was...
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