Plasma haptoglobin as a potential biomarker for coronary artery disease in young hypertensive adults

• Main Authors: Mohamed Bakrim, Norbaiyah, Wan Omar, Wan Fatein Nabeila, Abdullah, Aszrin, Hamidon, Nurul Nadiah, Abdul Muid, Suhaila, Badrulhisham, Aisyah
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: IIUM Press 2024
• Subjects: QP Physiology
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/110348/13/110348_Plasma%20haptoglobin%20as%20a%20potential%20biomarker.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/110348/19/110348_Plasma%20haptoglobin%20as%20a%20potential%20biomarker_SCOPUS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/110348/; https://journals.iium.edu.my/kom/index.php/imjm/article/view/2371/1460; https://journals.iium.edu.my/kom/index.php/imjm/issue/view/54
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Introduction: Uncontrolled hypertension is a primary risk factor for premature coronary artery disease (CAD) in young adults. The risk of CAD among young hypertensive adults is commonly underestimated owing to the young age. Hence, identification of novel biomarker(s) to improve risk stratification...