Aim: Nondiabetic patients have been studied to determine whether modest elevations in plasma mannose levels may be associated with a greater incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD). Materials & methods: The plasma mannose, lipids (triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, very low-density lipoprotein) and lactate dehydrogenase levels were successfully evaluated with respect to subsequent CAD using records of 120 nondiabetic patients and 120 healthy volunteers. CAD was identified from myocardial infarction and new diagnoses of angina. Results: Of 120 patients studied, the plasma mannose, triglyceride, lactate dehydrogenase and very low-density lipoprotein levels of patients were significantly higher than control groups. Conclusion: Our findings showed that elevated baseline mannose in plasma was associated with a progressive risk of CAD with time.
Keywords: coronary artery disease; lactate dehydrogenase; lipids; mannose levels.