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The Egyptian Heart Journal

Table 1 Theories of the association between HP infection and CAD

From: Association of Helicobacter pylori infection with coronary artery disease: is it an independent risk factor?

Theories suggesting the association between HP infection and CAD

Cross-reactivity

Sustained chronic inflammation with subsequent oxidative stress and cytokines release

Dyslipidemia

Induction of a hypercoagulable state

Hyperhomocysteinemia

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