A Novel Marker of Impaired Aortic Elasticity in Never Treated Hypertensive Patients: Monocyte/High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio

Yayla K. G., Canpolat U., Yayla C., Akboga M. K., Akyel A., Akdi A., ...More

ACTA CARDIOLOGICA SINICA, vol.33, no.1, pp.41-49, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.6515/acs20160427a
  • Journal Name: ACTA CARDIOLOGICA SINICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.41-49
  • Keywords: Aortic stiffness, Hypertension, Inflammation, Oxidative stress, C-REACTIVE PROTEIN, ARTERIAL STIFFNESS, INDEPENDENT PREDICTOR, STANDARDS COMMITTEE, BLOOD-PRESSURE, INFLAMMATION, ASSOCIATION, ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, RECOMMENDATIONS, QUANTIFICATION
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Monocyte to high density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (MHR) is generally understood to be a candidate marker of inflammation and oxidative stress. Therefore, we aimed to assess the association between MHR and aortic elastic properties in hypertensive patients.