Hyperleptinemia May Protect From Cardio-Vascular Complications: A Small Georgian Study

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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Leptin was assessed to play a coordinating role in obesity and its cardio-vascular complications, however the findings are conflicting and further clinical investigation is required. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association of serum leptin with cardio-vascular risk factors in different body mass index and age groups. MATERIALS AND METHODS:  One hundred and forty nine female patients were enrolled in the study and divided into groups according to body mass index (BMI) and age. Following measurements were carried out: height, weight, BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure. Venous blood sample was obtained for plasma leptin, insulin, glucose and lipid profile analysis. Insulin resistance index was calculated for each patient. Body fat distribution was measured using Dual energy X-ray Absorbtiometry. RESULTS: The lowest leptin concentration was observed in overweight patients, the highest concentration was seen in obese patients. The difference between leptin levels were not observed in age groups. Leptin positively correlated with high density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in obese and elder patients. CONCLUSION: Leptin might act as a preventive measure for cardiovascular complications only in the presence of sufficient amount of fat mass. Further studies are warranted in order to support these results.
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Authors Zerekidze, Tamar;Janjgava, Shota;Asatiani, Ketevan;Giorgadze, Elene;
Journal open access macedonian journal of medical sciences
Year 2014
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http://www.id-press.eu/mjms/article/view/204
Keywords
Medicine Pediatrics Science Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system cytology

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