Blood lipid metabolites allow early identification of cardiovascular disease
Friday, December 12, 2014 - 16:31
in Health & Medicine
New circulating metabolites might allow early diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. Scientists have identified novel lipid-derived molecules associated with future coronary heart disease events. The study has examined the metabolic profile of blood samples from more than 3,600 individuals that have been followed-up for up to 10 years.