Donate Help Contact The AHA Sign In Home
American Heart Association
Circulation
Search: search_blue_button Advanced Search
Circulation. 1993;88:2030-2034

This Article
Right arrow Full Text (PDF)
Right arrow Alert me when this article is cited
Right arrow Alert me if a correction is posted
Right arrow Citation Map
Services
Right arrow Email this article to a friend
Right arrow Similar articles in this journal
Right arrow Similar articles in PubMed
Right arrow Alert me to new issues of the journal
Right arrow Download to citation manager
Right arrowRequest Permissions
Citing Articles
Right arrow Citing Articles via HighWire
Right arrow Citing Articles via Google Scholar
Google Scholar
Right arrow Articles by Jansson, J. H.
Right arrow Articles by Nilsson, T. K.
Right arrow Search for Related Content
PubMed
Right arrow PubMed Citation
Right arrow Articles by Jansson, J. H.
Right arrow Articles by Nilsson, T. K.

Circulation, Vol 88, 2030-2034, Copyright © 1993 by American Heart Association


ARTICLES

Predictive value of tissue plasminogen activator mass concentration on long-term mortality in patients with coronary artery disease. A 7-year follow-up

JH Jansson, BO Olofsson and TK Nilsson
Department of Medicine, Skelleftea Hospital, Umea, Sweden.

BACKGROUND. The fibrinolytic system is part of the defense against thrombotic and cardiovascular events, but so far no study has shown that clinical measurements of fibrinolytic key components such as tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) or plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 (PAI-1) have any predictive value beyond 3 years. METHODS AND RESULTS. In 1983 through 1985, 213 consecutive patients with angina pectoris and angiographically verified coronary artery disease were sampled, and the mass concentration of t-PA and the activity of PAI-1 were measured in citrated plasma samples. At a mean follow-up time of 7 years, the all-cause mortality was checked. No patient was lost to follow-up. The data were analyzed by Cox regression, and t-PA mass concentration was found to be the only laboratory risk factor significantly related to mortality in all patients (P < .022) and also in the major subgroup (78% of all patients) subjected to coronary bypass surgery (P < .027). In the latter subgroup, body mass index was also related to mortality. CONCLUSIONS. An increased mass concentration of t-PA is a new risk factor of long-term mortality in patients with angina pectoris and coronary artery stenosis. This paradoxical effect probably reflects increased t-PA levels attributable to enzyme inhibitor complex formation in subjects with increased plasma levels of t-PA inhibitors.


This article has been cited by other articles:


Home page
J Am Coll CardiolHome page
N. N. Lang, I. J. Guthmundsdottir, N. A. Boon, C. A. Ludlam, K. A. Fox, and D. E. Newby
Marked impairment of protease-activated receptor type 1-mediated vasodilation and fibrinolysis in cigarette smokers smoking, thrombin, and vascular responses in vivo.
J. Am. Coll. Cardiol., July 1, 2008; 52(1): 33 - 39.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J. Appl. Physiol.Home page
L. M. Szymanski, C. M. Kessler, and B. Fernhall
Relationship of physical fitness, hormone replacement therapy, and hemostatic risk factors in postmenopausal women
J Appl Physiol, April 1, 2005; 98(4): 1341 - 1348.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Am. J. Clin. Nutr.Home page
E. M Hjerkinn, I. Seljeflot, I. Ellingsen, P. Berstad, I. Hjermann, L. Sandvik, and H. Arnesen
Influence of long-term intervention with dietary counseling, long-chain n-3 fatty acid supplements, or both on circulating markers of endothelial activation in men with long-standing hyperlipidemia
Am. J. Clinical Nutrition, March 1, 2005; 81(3): 583 - 589.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Eur Heart JHome page
V. Stangl, G. Baumann, and K. Stangl
Coronary atherogenic risk factors in women
Eur. Heart J., November 2, 2002; 23(22): 1738 - 1752.
[Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab.Home page
C. Hadigan, J. Rabe, and S. Grinspoon
Sustained Benefits of Metformin Therapy on Markers of Cardiovascular Risk in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Patients with Fat Redistribution and Insulin Resistance
J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., October 1, 2002; 87(10): 4611 - 4615.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Eur Heart JHome page
A.L. Komarov, E.P. Panchenko, A.B. Dobrovolsky, Yu.A. Karpov, A.D. Deev, E.V. Titaeva, K.K. Davletov, A.R. Eshkeeva, and L.A. Markova
D-dimer and platelet aggregability are related to thrombotic events in patients with peripheral arterial occlusive disease
Eur. Heart J., August 2, 2002; 23(16): 1309 - 1316.
[Abstract] [PDF]


Home page
J. Am. Soc. Nephrol.Home page
A. SEGARRA, P. CHACÓN, C. MARTINEZ-EYARRE, X. ARGELAGUER, J. VILA, P. RUIZ, J. FORT, J. BARTOLOMÉ, J. CAMPS, E. MOLINER, et al.
Circulating Levels of Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Type-1, Tissue Plasminogen Activator, and Thrombomodulin in Hemodialysis Patients: Biochemical Correlations and Role as Independent Predictors of Coronary Artery Stenosis
J. Am. Soc. Nephrol., June 1, 2001; 12(6): 1255 - 1263.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
J Am Coll CardiolHome page
K. Minai, T. Matsumoto, H. Horie, N. Ohira, H. Takashima, H. Yokohama, and M. Kinoshita
Bradykinin stimulates the release of tissue plasminogen activator in human coronary circulation: effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
J. Am. Coll. Cardiol., May 1, 2001; 37(6): 1565 - 1570.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
CirculationHome page
M. S. Eisenberg, H. J. Chen, M. K. Warshofsky, R. R. Sciacca, H. S. Wasserman, A. Schwartz, and L. E. Rabbani
Elevated Levels of Plasma C-Reactive Protein Are Associated With Decreased Graft Survival in Cardiac Transplant Recipients
Circulation, October 24, 2000; 102(17): 2100 - 2104.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Eur Heart JHome page
F.B Smith, F.G.R Fowkes, A Rumley, A.J Lee, G.D.O Lowe, and C.M Hau
Tissue plasminogen activator and leucocyte elastase as predictors of cardiovascular events in subjects with angina pectoris: Edinburgh Artery Study
Eur. Heart J., October 1, 2000; 21(19): 1607 - 1613.
[Abstract] [PDF]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
B. Wiman, T. Andersson, J. Hallqvist, C. Reuterwall, A. Ahlbom, and U. deFaire
Plasma Levels of Tissue Plasminogen Activator/Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 Complex and von Willebrand Factor Are Significant Risk Markers for Recurrent Myocardial Infarction in the Stockholm Heart Epidemiology Program (SHEEP) Study
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, August 1, 2000; 20(8): 2019 - 2023.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
BloodHome page
D. A. Lane and P. J. Grant
Role of hemostatic gene polymorphisms in venous and arterial thrombotic disease
Blood, March 1, 2000; 95(5): 1517 - 1532.
[Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
CirculationHome page
K. A. Poli, G. H. Tofler, M. G. Larson, J. C. Evans, P. A. Sutherland, I. Lipinska, M. A. Mittleman, J. E. Muller, R. B. D’Agostino, P. W. F. Wilson, et al.
Association of Blood Pressure With Fibrinolytic Potential in the Framingham Offspring Population
Circulation, January 25, 2000; 101(3): 264 - 269.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Clin. Chem.Home page
W. L. Chandler, M. L. Jascur, and P. J. Henderson
Measurement of Different Forms of Tissue Plasminogen Activator in Plasma
Clin. Chem., January 1, 2000; 46(1): 38 - 46.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
StrokeHome page
L. Johansson, J.-H. Jansson, K. Boman, T. K. Nilsson, B. Stegmayr, and G. Hallmans
Tissue Plasminogen Activator, Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1, and Tissue Plasminogen Activator/Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 Complex as Risk Factors for the Development of a First Stroke
Stroke, January 1, 2000; 31(1): 26 - 32.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
CirculationHome page
B. H. Strauss, H. K. Lau, K. A. Bowman, J. Sparkes, R. J. Chisholm, M. B. Garvey, L. L. Fenkell, M. K. Natarajan, I. Singh, and J. M. Teitel
Plasma Urokinase Antigen and Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 Antigen Levels Predict Angiographic Coronary Restenosis
Circulation, October 12, 1999; 100(15): 1616 - 1622.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
CirculationHome page
N. E. R. Goodfield, D. E. Newby, C. A. Ludlam, and A. D. Flapan
Effects of Acute Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Antagonism and Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibition on Plasma Fibrinolytic Parameters in Patients With Heart Failure
Circulation, June 15, 1999; 99(23): 2983 - 2985.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
M. Cesari and G. P. Rossi
Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Type 1 in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, June 1, 1999; 19(6): 1378 - 1386.
[Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
CirculationHome page
D. E. Newby, R. A. Wright, C. Labinjoh, C. A. Ludlam, K. A. A. Fox, N. A. Boon, and D. J. Webb
Endothelial Dysfunction, Impaired Endogenous Fibrinolysis, and Cigarette Smoking : A Mechanism for Arterial Thrombosis and Myocardial Infarction
Circulation, March 23, 1999; 99(11): 1411 - 1415.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Eur Heart JHome page
J.F. Price, P.I. Mowbray, A.J. Lee, A. Rumley, G.D.O. Lowe, and F.G.R. Fowkes
Relationship between smoking and cardiovascular risk factors in the development of peripheral arterial disease and coronary artery disease; Edinburgh Artery Study: Edinburgh Artery Study
Eur. Heart J., March 1, 1999; 20(5): 344 - 353.
[Abstract] [PDF]


Home page
CirculationHome page
A. M. Thogersen, J.-H. Jansson, K. Boman, T. K. Nilsson, L. Weinehall, F. Huhtasaari, and G. Hallmans
High Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor and Tissue Plasminogen Activator Levels in Plasma Precede a First Acute Myocardial Infarction in Both Men and Women : Evidence for the Fibrinolytic System as an Independent Primary Risk Factor
Circulation, November 24, 1998; 98(21): 2241 - 2247.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
StrokeHome page
B. Kristensen, J. Malm, T. K. Nilsson, J. Hultdin, B. Carlberg, and T. Olsson
Increased Fibrinogen Levels and Acquired Hypofibrinolysis in Young Adults With Ischemic Stroke
Stroke, November 1, 1998; 29(11): 2261 - 2267.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
A. Geppert, S. Graf, R. Beckmann, S. Hornykewycz, E. Schuster, B. R. Binder, and K. Huber
Concentration of Endogenous tPA Antigen in Coronary Artery Disease : Relation to Thrombotic Events, Aspirin Treatment, Hyperlipidemia, and Multivessel Disease
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, October 1, 1998; 18(10): 1634 - 1642.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J Am Coll CardiolHome page
C. M. Stein, N. Brown, D. E. Vaughan, C. C. Lang, and A. J. J. Wood
Regulation of local tissue-type plasminogen activator release by endothelium-dependent and endothelium-independent agonists in human vasculature
J. Am. Coll. Cardiol., July 1, 1998; 32(1): 117 - 122.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
M. Margaglione, G. Cappucci, M. d'Addedda, D. Colaizzo, N. Giuliani, G. Vecchione, G. Mascolo, E. Grandone, and G. Di Minno
PAI-1 Plasma Levels in a General Population Without Clinical Evidence of Atherosclerosis : Relation to Environmental and Genetic Determinants
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, April 1, 1998; 18(4): 562 - 567.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
F. B. Smith, A. J. Lee, F. G. R. Fowkes, J. F. Price, A. Rumley, and G. D. O. Lowe
Hemostatic Factors as Predictors of Ischemic Heart Disease and Stroke in the Edinburgh Artery Study
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, November 1, 1997; 17(11): 3321 - 3325.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
M. Margaglione, E. Grandone, G. Vecchione, G. Cappucci, N. Giuliani, D. Colaizzo, E. Celentano, S. Panico, and G. Di Minno
Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) Antigen Plasma Levels in Subjects Attending a Metabolic Ward: Relation to Polymorphisms of PAI-1 and Angiontensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Genes
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, October 1, 1997; 17(10): 2082 - 2087.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
CirculationHome page
J. G. van der Bom, P. de Knijff, F. Haverkate, M. L. Bots, P. Meijer, P. T. V. M. de Jong, A. Hofman, C. Kluft, and D. E. Grobbee
Tissue Plasminogen Activator and Risk of Myocardial Infarction: The Rotterdam Study
Circulation, June 17, 1997; 95(12): 2623 - 2627.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
B. Fernhall, L. M. Szymanski, P. A. Gorman, J. Milani, D. C. Paup, and C. M. Kessler
Fibrinolytic Activity Is Similar in Physically Active Men With and Without a History of Myocardial Infarction
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, June 1, 1997; 17(6): 1106 - 1113.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
CirculationHome page
C. Held, P. Hjemdahl, N. Rehnqvist, N. H. Wallen, I. Bjorkander, S. V. Eriksson, L. Forslund, and B. Wiman
Fibrinolytic Variables and Cardiovascular Prognosisin Patients With Stable Angina Pectoris Treated With Verapamil or Metoprolol: Results From the Angina Prognosis Study in Stockholm
Circulation, May 20, 1997; 95(10): 2380 - 2386.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
CirculationHome page
F. K. Welty, M. A. Mittleman, P. W.F. Wilson, P. A. Sutherland, T. H. Matheney, I. Lipinska, J. E. Muller, D. Levy, and G. H. Tofler
Hypobetalipoproteinemia Is Associated With Low Levels of Hemostatic Risk Factors in the Framingham Offspring Population
Circulation, February 18, 1997; 95(4): 825 - 830.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
V. A. Carroll, M. R. Griffiths, M. Geiger, C. Merlo, M. Furlan, B. Lammle, and B. R. Binder
Plasma Protein C Inhibitor Is Elevated in Survivors of Myocardial Infarction
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, January 1, 1997; 17(1): 114 - 118.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
CirculationHome page
H. R. Lijnen and D. Collen
Impaired Fibrinolysis and the Risk for Coronary Heart Disease
Circulation, November 1, 1996; 94(9): 2052 - 2054.
[Full Text]


Home page
CirculationHome page
I. Juhan-Vague, S. D.M. Pyke, M. C. Alessi, J. Jespersen, F. Haverkate, and S. G. Thompson
Fibrinolytic Factors and the Risk of Myocardial Infarction or Sudden Death in Patients With Angina Pectoris
Circulation, November 1, 1996; 94(9): 2057 - 2063.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
M. Cigolini, G. Targher, I.A. B. Andreis, M. Tonoli, G. Agostino, and G. De Sandre
Visceral Fat Accumulation and Its Relation to Plasma Hemostatic Factors in Healthy Men
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, March 1, 1996; 16(3): 368 - 374.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
M. Margaglione, G. DiMinno, E. Grandone, E. Celentano, G. Vecchione, G. Cappucci, M. Grilli, F. P. Mancini, A. Postiglione, S. Panico, et al.
Plasma Lipoprotein(a) Levels in Subjects Attending a Metabolic Ward : Discrimination Between Individuals With and Without a History of IschemicStroke
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, January 1, 1996; 16(1): 120 - 128.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
CirculationHome page
W. L. Chandler, W. C. Levy, and J. R. Stratton
The Circulatory Regulation of TPA and UPA Secretion, Clearance, and Inhibition During Exercise and During the Infusion of Isoproterenol and Phenylephrine
Circulation, November 15, 1995; 92(10): 2984 - 2994.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
HypertensionHome page
U. Wall, C. Jern, A. Bergbrant, and S. Jern
Enhanced Levels of Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator in Borderline Hypertension
Hypertension, November 1, 1995; 26(5): 796 - 800.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
NEJMHome page
C. A. Labarrere, D. Pitts, D. R. Nelson, and W. P. Faulk
Vascular Tissue Plasminogen Activator and the Development of Coronary Artery Disease in Heart-Transplant Recipients
N. Engl. J. Med., October 26, 1995; 333(17): 1111 - 1116.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
NEJMHome page
C. Otto, W. O. Richter, P. M. Ridker, D. E. Vaughan, J. C.W. van de Loo, F. Haverkate, and S. G. Thompson
Hemostatic Factors and the Risk of Myocardial Infarction
N. Engl. J. Med., August 10, 1995; 333(6): 389 - 390.
[Full Text]


Home page
CirculationHome page
E. Falk, P. K. Shah, and V. Fuster
Coronary Plaque Disruption
Circulation, August 1, 1995; 92(3): 657 - 671.
[Full Text]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
E. T. Stevenson, K. P. Davy, and D. R. Seals
Hemostatic, Metabolic, and Androgenic Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease in Physically Active and Less Active Postmenopausal Women
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, May 1, 1995; 15(5): 669 - 677.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
CirculationHome page
O. C. E. Gebara, M. A. Mittleman, P. Sutherland, I. Lipinska, T. Matheney, P. Xu, F. K. Welty, P. W. F. Wilson, D. Levy, J. E. Muller, et al.
Association Between Increased Estrogen Status and Increased Fibrinolytic Potential in the Framingham Offspring Study
Circulation, April 1, 1995; 91(7): 1952 - 1958.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
NEJMHome page
A. Hamsten
Hemostatic Function and Coronary Artery Disease
N. Engl. J. Med., March 9, 1995; 332(10): 677 - 678.
[Full Text]