Elevated levels of C-reactive protein before coronary artery bypass grafting predict recurrence of ischemic events

Am J Cardiol. 1999 Aug 15;84(4):459-61, A9. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(99)00333-1.

Abstract

C-reactive protein was measured in 86 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Patients were followed up for 3.2 years (range 1 to 6). Patients with C-reactive protein > or = 3 mg/L had significantly increased risk of recurrent ischemia at 1 to 6 years after intervention.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angina, Unstable / blood*
  • Angina, Unstable / diagnostic imaging
  • Angina, Unstable / surgery
  • Biomarkers / blood
  • C-Reactive Protein / metabolism*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Artery Bypass*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Recurrence
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • C-Reactive Protein