Association between plasma adiponectin levels and unstable coronary syndromes

Aims Obesity is a risk factor for an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The association between elevated body mass index (BMI) and ACS is independent of most traditional risk factors, suggesting a possible contribution of other body fat-related mediators. This study evaluated the association between adiponectin and ACS. Methods and results Four hundred and ninety-nine patients undergoing coronary angiography were divided into a subgroup without (n =...