Assessment of adiponectin and the risk of recurrent cardiovascular events in patients presenting with an acute coronary syndrome: Observations from the Pravastatin Or atorVastatin Evaluation and Infection Trial–Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction 22 (PROVE IT–TIMI 22)

Background Adiponectin, an adipocytokine, is secreted by fatty cells and exerts a regulatory role in atherogenesis, modulating foam cell formation and cellular adhesion. In stable atherosclerosis, plasma adiponectin has been reported to be associated with both increased and decreased cardiovascular...

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