Predictive value of C-reactive protein after successful coronary-artery stenting in patients with stable angina

Am J Cardiol. 1998 Aug 15;82(4):515-8. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(98)00370-1.

Abstract

Plasma levels of C-reactive protein were measured 72 hours after successful coronary artery stenting in 76 patients with stable angina pectoris. At 12-month follow-up, the cumulative event rate was higher in patients with abnormal levels of C-reactive protein than that observed in patients with normal C-reactive protein who were event free.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Angina Pectoris / blood*
  • C-Reactive Protein / metabolism*
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures*
  • Coronary Disease / blood
  • Coronary Disease / surgery
  • Disease-Free Survival
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Stents*

Substances

  • C-Reactive Protein