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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 702-5 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | American Journal of Cardiology |
Volume | 92 |
Issue number | 6 |
Publication status | Published - 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