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High Sensitive C-Reactive Protein Serum Levels in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome



Mirdamadi A1 ; Farzamnia H2 ; Aghadavod M4 ; Almasi N3
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  1. 1. Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shariati Hospital Laboratory, Social Security Organization, Isfahan, Iran
  4. 4. Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Journal of Isfahan Medical School Published:2012

Abstract

Background: Although high sensitive C-reactive protein (HS CRP) is a predictive factor for acute coronary syndrome, there is controversy about its predictive power. Therefore, it is known as a novel risk factor for coronary artery diseases. Methods: A descriptive, analytic study was performed on 80 patients with acute coronary syndrome. A checklist including demographics, risk factors and the existence of myocardial infarction was completed for all patients. SPSS17 was used to analyze the collected data. Findings: A total number of 30 patients with unstable angina and 25 patients with ST elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non-ST elevated myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) were included the study. Mean CRP values were evaluated in all three groups. There were significant differences between the groups (P < 0.05). The mean ± SD in unstable angina, STEMI and NSTMEI groups were 1.5 ± 0.96, 4.87 ± 1.91 and 2.6 ±1.8, respectively. Conclusion: This study showed CRP to be a risk factor for predicting cardiac incidences. In addition, it is of high value in predicting acute coronary syndrome. © 2012, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). All rights reserved.
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