Metabolism: clinical and experimental
The most recent articles from:
September 2014
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Review Meta Analysis
Adiponectin is associated with increased mortality in patients with already established cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The overall quantitative estimate on the possible association of adiponectin concentrations with mortality in patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVD) has not been reported. ⋯ Our results showed that increased baseline plasma adiponectin levels are significantly associated with elevated risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in subjects with CVD. These positive associations may have been amplified by adjustment for potential intermediates or residual confounding, and their basis requires further investigation.