Production of C-reactive protein and risk of coronary events in stable and unstable angina. European Concerted Action on Thrombosis and Disabilities Angina Pectoris Study Group.

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Lancet 1997 Feb 15 349 9050 462-6

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Authors

Pepys MB, Haverkate F, Thompson SG, Ruhl S, Gallimore JR

Affiliation

Gaubius Laboratory TNO-PG, CE Leiden, Netherlands.

Abstract

Inflammation is an important feature of atherosclerotic lesions, and increased production of the acute-phase reactant. C-reactive protein (CRF), is associated with a poor prognosis in severe unstable angina. We have investigated the existence and possible significance of the acute-phase responses of CRP and another sensitive reactant, serum amyloid A protein (SAA), in patients with unstable or stable angina.

PMID
9040576

Publication types

Clinical Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Multicenter Study