Levels of plasma fibrinogen and D-dimer in patients with impaired fasting glucose

Coban E., Sari R., Özdoğan M., Akçit F.

EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & DIABETES, vol.113, no.1, pp.35-37, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 113 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1055/s-2004-830524
  • Journal Name: EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & DIABETES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.35-37
  • Keywords: impaired fasting glucose, fibrinogen, D-dimer, cardiovascular risk, ISCHEMIC-HEART-DISEASE, RISK-FACTOR, CARDIOVASCULAR-DISEASE, MORTALITY, THROMBOGENESIS, TOLERANCE, DEATH, MEN
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Cardiovascular risk associated with impaired fasting glucose has been examined in various studies with conflicting results. During the last 10 years, several risk markers for atherosclerosis such as fibrinogen and D-dimer have been identified. The present study was designed to evaluate plasma fibrinogen and D-dimer levels in patients with impaired fasting glucose compared with normal subjects and those with type 2 diabetes mellitus.