Biomarkers reflecting insulin resistance increase the risk of aortic stenosis in a population-based study of 10,144 Finnish men.

Aims: To investigate a comprehensive panel of biomarkers and risk of aortic stenosis (AS) in a prospective population-based study.

Methods: Anthropometric, metabolic, and inflammatory biomarkers were measured in the Metabolic Syndrome in the Men Study of 10,144 Finnish men without AS at baseline. Cases of AS were identified from the medical records.

The Association of 9 Amino Acids With Cardiovascular Events in Finnish Men in a 12-Year Follow-up Study.

Background And Aims: To investigate the significance of 9 amino acids as risk factors for incident cardiovascular disease events in 9584 Finnish men.

Materials And Methods: A total of 9584 men (age 57.4 ± 7.