Value of C-reactive protein in patients with stable angina pectoris, coronary narrowing (30% to 70%), and normal fractional flow reserve

Martijn Meuwissen, Robbert J de Winter, Steven A J Chamuleau, Mechteld Heijne, Karel T Koch, Anja van den Berg, Jan P van Straalen, Matthijs Bax, Carl E Schorborgh, Dermot Kearney, Gerard T Sanders, Jan G P Tijssen, Jan J Piek

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Abstract

This study is the first that combines a serum marker of inflammation (C-reactive protein) and intracoronary-derived fractional flow reserve. A low C-reactive protein level was strongly associated with uncomplicated follow-up in patients with hemodynamic nonsignificant coronary lesions. These results show that C-reactive protein provides additional information relevant for clinical decision-making in patients with intermediate (30% to 70%) coronary lesions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)702-5
Number of pages4
JournalAmerican Journal of Cardiology
Volume92
Issue number6
Publication statusPublished - 15 Sept 2003

Keywords

  • Aged
  • Angina Pectoris
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary
  • Blood Volume
  • C-Reactive Protein
  • Cohort Studies
  • Coronary Stenosis
  • Female
  • Hemodynamics
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Prognosis
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Severity of Illness Index

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