Plasma Adiponectin Levels and Risk of Myocardial Infarction in Men

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Abstract

High plasma adiponectin concentrations are associated with lower risk of MI in men. This relationship can be only partly explained by differences in blood lipids and is independent of inflammation and glycemic status.

Topics & Keywords

Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity Apelin-related biomedical research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 291, Issue 14, pp. 1730-1730

DOI: 10.1001/jama.291.14.1730

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