Evaluation and Analysis of Plasma Soluble Adhesion Molecules in Patients With Coronary Ectasia and Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease

摘要

Background and Aims. The pathogenesis of coronary artery ectasia (CE) is poorly understood. An underlying inflammatory process is suspected; current therapy aims to prevent thrombotic events. Presently, there is no evidence to support an anti-inflammatory approach for CE patients. We undertook this study to determine the presence and levels of adhesion molecules as well as other inflammation-related markers and evaluate their invasive angiography findings to compare between patients with CE or atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD).