Increased carotid intima–media thickness associated with high hs-CRP levels is a predictor of unstable coronary artery disease
| Autor: | Abdushi, Sejran Ahmet, Nazreku, Feim Durak, Ukë Kryeziu, Fadil |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
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Carotid Artery Diseases
Male unstable coronary disease Coronary Artery Disease Carotid Intima-Media Thickness stable coronary disease Predictive Value of Tests Risk Factors Humans cardiovascular diseases Prospective Studies Acute Coronary Syndrome Aged Cardiovascular Topics CIMT Middle Aged Prognosis Up-Regulation hs-CRP C-Reactive Protein Case-Control Studies cardiovascular system Exercise Test Female atherosclerosis Biomarkers |
| Zdroj: | Cardiovascular Journal of Africa |
| ISSN: | 1680-0745 1995-1892 |
| Popis: | Increased values of carotid intima–media thickness (CIMT) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) are predictors of acute coronary events. We analysed the link between CIMT and hs-CRP in cases with coronary artery disease (CAD). From 1 January to 30 June 2012, we evaluated 43 patients with acute coronary syndrome (group A), 50 patients with stable coronary artery disease (group B) and 50 healthy volunteers (group C). All were analysed for CIMT and hs-CRP levels. CIMT values were higher in groups A and B (0.94 ± 0.21 mm, 0.89 ± 0.19 mm, respectively) and lower in group C (0.64 ± 0.09 mm), and this was statistically significant (p < 0.0001). However the values of hs-CRP were higher in group A (1.87 ± 0.36 mg/l) and lower in groups B and C (1.07 ± 0.28 mg/l, 0.97 ± 0.45 mg/l, respectively) and this was also statistically significant (p < 0.0001). |
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