Published October 2009 | Version v1
Journal article

Study on the correlationship among serum ACA, hs-CRP and Hcy levels in patients with cerebral infarction

  • 1. department of Nuclear Medicine Nanjing First Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical Univ., Nanjing (China)
  • 2. Department of Neurology, Nanjing First Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical Univ., Nanjing (China)

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Objective: To study the changes of and correlationship among serum anti-cardiolipin antibody (ACA), hs-CRP and Hcy levels in patients with cerebral infarction. Methods: Serum ACA (with ELISA), hs-CRP(with RIA) and Hcy(with CLIA) levels were measured in 210 patients with cerebral infarction and 30 controls. Results: The serum ACA, hs-CRP and Hcy contents in the patients with cerebral infarction were significantly higher than those in the controls. Serum hs-CRP and Hcy levels in the patients were mutually positively correlated (r=0.714). Serum ACA levels in the patients were also positively correlated with serum hs-CRP levels(r=0.893) and Hcy levels(r=0.597). Conclusion: High serum ACA, hs-CRP and Hcy levels were independent risk factors in the development of cerebral infarction. Combined determination of serum ACA, hs-CRP and Hcy levels was helpful for early diagnosis in patients with cerebral infarction. (authors)

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Journal Title
Journal of Radioimmunology
Journal Volume
22
Journal Issue
5
Journal Page Range
p. 440-442
ISSN
1008-9810

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