Insulin-like growth factor-I and angiographically documented coronary artery disease.
In conclusion, we have reported an association between low IGF-I concentrations and CAD in relatively young men. This observation raises the possibility that IGF-I deficiency could be part of the polymetabolic syndrome. Whether a subnormal IGF-I production is due to growth hormone secretory abnormalities or to other metabolic reasons (e.g., insulin resistance or fat distribution, or both) is still unknown.
Spallarossa
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Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genoa, Italy.
Brunelli
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C
Minuto
F
F
Caruso
D
D
Battistini
M
M
Caponnetto
S
S
Cordera
R
R
D000328:Adult; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000097:blood* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007334:Insulin-Like Growth Factor I / Q000378:metabolism*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors
D007334:Insulin-Like Growth Factor I