Predictive value of coronary artery stenoses and C-reactive protein levels in patients with stable coronary artery disease
Predictive value of coronary artery stenoses and C-reactive protein levels in patients with stable coronary artery disease
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DOI:
10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2008.08.009
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发表时间:
2009-05-01
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影响因子:
5.3
通讯作者:
Kaski, Juan Carlos
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作者:
Arroyo-Espliguero, Ramon;Avanzas, Pablo;Kaski, Juan Carlos
Introduction and aims: Coronary occlusions resulting in acute events often occur at the site of non-severe stenoses. We sought to assess the prognostic value of non-obstructive Coronary stenoses and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in patients with chronic stable angina (CSA).Methods: We studied 790 consecutive patients with CSA who underwent routine coronary arteriography. High sensitivity CRP and coronary angiograms were assessed at Study entry. Angiographic coronary disease severity was graded using a "vessel score" (number of coronary arteries showing at least 50% reduction in lumen diameter) and extent of disease with an "extension score" (Proportion of the coronary artery tree showing angiographically detectable atheroma). Patients were followed Up for 1 year.Results: Significant left main stem disease was present in 54 patients (6.8%). 368 patients (46.6%) underwent revascularization. 71 patients (9%) had at least one of the events comprised in the combined Study end-point (unstable angina, myocardial infarction (AMI) and cardiac death). Patients who suffered cardiac adverse events had a significantly higher vessel score (n) (2.0 [2.0-3.0] vs. 2.0 [1.0-2.0], P