| Popis: |
BACKGROUND: In recent years, data suggesting that certain markers of inammation play a key role in the development and progression of atherosclerosis. hsCRP has shown promising results as a predictor of Coronary Artery Disease(CAD). OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the signicance of CRP as one of the most reliable markers in coronary artery disease and to study the role of lipid abnormalities as a risk factor in coronary artery disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Study was conducted at MedicalCollege, Kolkata.30 cases and 30 controls were studied. Angiographically proven cases of CAD aged between 40- 60 years of both sexes were included in the study as cases. Age and sex matched individuals without CAD weSre considered as cases. Patients with recent myocardial infarction, unstable angina ( |
