Elevated serum copper improves risk stratification for high-risk plaques identified by optical coherence tomography in chronic coronary syndromes

Key Points

• This research aims to assess whether elevated serum copper levels can enhance risk stratification for high-risk plaques identified by optical coherence tomography in chronic coronary syndromes.
• Analyzed serum copper levels in participants with chronic coronary syndromes.
• Utilized optical coherence tomography to identify high-risk plaques.
• Performed statistical assessments to evaluate the relationship between serum copper and plaque risk.
• Elevated serum copper levels correlated with improved identification of high-risk plaques.
• The findings suggest that serum copper can serve as a valuable biomarker for risk stratification.
• Risk assessment improved for patients with chronic coronary syndromes due to elevated copper levels.