Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 levels and aortic valve calcification: A prospective, cross sectional study

Conclusion
Data from this cross sectional study in a small sample of patients showed that plasma PCSK9 was correlated with the presence of CAVD but not its severity.

Source: Journal of International Medical Research - July 21, 2016 Category: Research Authors: Wang, W.-g., He, Y.-f., Chen, Y.-l., Zhao, F.-m., Song, Y.-q., Zhang, H., Ma, Y.-h., Guan, X., Zhang, W.-y., Chen, X.-l., Liu, C., Cong, H.-l. Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research