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Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine-Wichita, University of Kansas, Wichita, Kansas, USA
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Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine-Wichita, University of Kansas, Wichita, Kansas, USA
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Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California-Davis, Sacramento, USA
Abstract
Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder that is associated with increased inflammation, insulin resistance, and elevated risk of metabolic complications. hs-CRP is the most reliable marker of inflammation in PCOS patients. When hs-CRP is elevated, it can indicate increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The purpose of the study was to determine if a certain value of HbA1c in PCOS patients should alert clinicians to increased inflammation (as defined by hs-CRP >2 mg/l), thus potentially be indicative of increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Methods: A cohort study was conducted on female patients between the ages of 20 to 45 years who fulfilled the National Institute of Health criteria for PCOS. De-identified data of 46 patients with PCOS were obtained. All clinical tests were conducted after a 12 hr overnight fast. hs-CRP was measured by latex-enhanced immunonephelometry. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess the association between hs-CRP and HbA1c. Results: When various HbA1c levels were considered, a cutoff of 5.3% correctly classified patients with hs-CRP >2 mg/l at 80.4%. Sensitivity was 83.3% and specificity was 75%. Conclusion: An HbA1c cut off of 5.3% may be appropriate to initiate efforts for early detection of increased inflammation as a potential sign of risk for cardiovascular disease.
Mortada,R , Kallail,K , Dong,F and Karakas,S . (2015). HbA1c in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Potential Marker of Inflammation. Journal of Reproduction & Infertility, 16(4), 203-206.
MLA
Mortada,R , , Kallail,K , , Dong,F , and Karakas,S . "HbA1c in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Potential Marker of Inflammation", Journal of Reproduction & Infertility, 16, 4, 2015, 203-206.
HARVARD
Mortada R, Kallail K, Dong F, Karakas S. (2015). 'HbA1c in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Potential Marker of Inflammation', Journal of Reproduction & Infertility, 16(4), pp. 203-206.
CHICAGO
R Mortada, K Kallail, F Dong and S Karakas, "HbA1c in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Potential Marker of Inflammation," Journal of Reproduction & Infertility, 16 4 (2015): 203-206,
VANCOUVER
Mortada R, Kallail K, Dong F, Karakas S. HbA1c in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Potential Marker of Inflammation. JRI. 2015;16(4):203-206.