Publications by authors named "Zoltan Brassai"
Diagnostics (Basel)
March 2022
Article Synopsis
- Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is related to atherosclerosis in other arterial regions and is linked to serious cardiovascular risks and high mortality rates.
- In a study of 90 PAD patients, higher levels of Cystatin C (Cys C) and a lower Cathepsin S (Cat S) to Cys C ratio were found to correlate with more severe stages of PAD, as indicated by low ankle-brachial index (ABI) scores.
- The findings suggest that elevated Cys C and decreased Cat S/Cys C ratios may serve as important indicators of severe PAD and the presence of multiple arterial blockages.
BMC Cardiovasc Disord
May 2016
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the relationship between AB0 blood groups, osteoprotegerin (OPG), and von Willebrand factor (VWF) levels in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
- Results showed that OPG levels were significantly higher in PAD patients compared to controls, especially in those with critical limb ischemia.
- Additionally, OPG levels positively correlated with VWF levels and were notably elevated in non-O blood group individuals, suggesting a link between blood type and disease severity in PAD.
