The Evaluation of Flow Mediated Dilatation and Blood Parameters in
Primary Raynaud Phenomenon
Abstract
Rationale, aims, and objectives: Raynaud phenomenon (RP) is a
multifactorial disorder. If any underlying disease cannot be detected
responsible for RP then it considered as primary RP (pRP). We aimed to
investigate the differences between laboratory markers and impaired
endothelial function in pRP. Method: Forty-two pRP patients included as
study and control groups were created from 30 healthy individuals. The
endothelial function was evaluated with flow-mediated dilatation (FMD)
of the brachial artery. The blood samples were obtained both groups and
white blood cell [WBC], hemoglobin, platelet, mean platelet volume
[MPV], creatinine, alanine aminotransferase [ALT], aspartate
aminotransferase[AST], D-dimer, fibrinogen, albumin, fibrinogen to
albumin ratio [FAR], Neutrophil to Lymphocyte ratio [NLR],
D-dimer to albumin ratio [DDAR] and monocyte chemo-attractant
protein-1 [MCP-1]. Obtained blood parameters and FMD values were
compared between groups. Findings: The groups were found as similar in
regards to age, gender, smoking history (p<0.05). There was no
difference between the two groups in regards to hemoglobin, platelet,
MPV, creatinine, ALT, D-dimer, albumin, FAR, NLR, DDAR levels
(p<0.05). AST levels were slightly higher in pRP group
(p=0.027). Markedly increased WBC, fibrinogen, MPV and MCP-1 values were
detected in pRP group (p=0.000). Additionally, higher abnormal FMD
responses were detected in pRP group (p=0.000). There was a direct
correlation between abnormal FMD response and serum MCP-1 values in
patients with pRP (R: 0.308, R2: 0.095, p: 0.044). Conclusion: It seems
to be that MCP-1 levels are higher in patients with pRP and increased
values of MCP-1 levels seem to be related to impaired endothelial
functions