Abstract

Background and objectives:

most common causes of morbidity and mortality in industrial and

developing countries. Recent studies have suggested that

Helicobacter pylori

heart disease therefore, this study was carried out in Gorgan, Iran, to

show the relationship between coronary disease and Helicobacter

pylori infection.

Materials and Methods:

carried out on 109 patients suffering from acute coronary syndrome

and 85 healthy individuals, ELISA was used to determine Anti

Helicobacter pylori Anti bodies (IgA, IgG ).

Results:

while in control group were %32.9 and %62.4. There was significant

difference between IgA of two groups (p<0.007). Simultaneous

presence of both IgG and IgA in patients affected by Coronary disease

was meaningful (p<0.003).

Conclusion

be related to coronary disease, we suggest their investigation in

suspected individuals.

Key word

Antibody