Increase in oxidized low-density lipoprotein level according to hyperglycemia in patients with cardiovascular disease: A study by structure equation modeling

Malondialdehyde-modified low-density lipoprotein (MDA-LDL) level has been reported to be strongly associated with the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases. We focused on diabetic status and investigated its possible contribution to MDA-LDL level.The study sample consisted of 2705 patients who were admitted to our hospital and underwent cardiac catheterization. Blood samples were obtained to measure the levels of fasting blood sugar (FBS),...