A novel algorithm for cardiovascular screening using conjunctival microcirculatory parameters and blood biomarkers

Author:

Awuah Agnes,Moore Julie S.,Nesbit M. Andrew,Ruddock Mark W.,Brennan Paul F.,Mailey Jonathan A.,McNeil Andrew J.,Jing Min,Finlay Dewar D.,Trucco Emanuele,Kurth Mary Jo,Watt Joanne,Lamont John V.,Fitzgerald Peter,Spence Mark S.,McLaughlin James A. D.,Moore Tara C. B.

Abstract

AbstractMicrovascular haemodynamic alterations are associated with coronary artery disease (CAD). The conjunctival microcirculation can easily be assessed non-invasively. However, the microcirculation of the conjunctiva has not been previously explored in clinical algorithms aimed at identifying patients with CAD. This case–control study involved 66 patients with post-myocardial infarction and 66 gender-matched healthy controls. Haemodynamic properties of the conjunctival microcirculation were assessed with a validated iPhone and slit lamp-based imaging tool. Haemodynamic properties were extracted with semi-automated software and compared between groups. Biomarkers implicated in the development of CAD were assessed in combination with conjunctival microcirculatory parameters. The conjunctival blood vessel parameters and biomarkers were used to derive an algorithm to aid in the screening of patients for CAD. Conjunctival blood velocity measured in combination with the blood biomarkers (N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide and adiponectin) had an area under receiver operator characteristic curve (AUROC) of 0.967, sensitivity 93.0%, specificity 91.5% for CAD. This study demonstrated that the novel algorithm which included a combination of conjunctival blood vessel haemodynamic properties, and blood-based biomarkers could be used as a potential screening tool for CAD and should be validated for potential utility in asymptomatic individuals.

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Subject

Multidisciplinary

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