Abstract
This study is the first that combines a serum marker of inflammation (C-reacitive protein) and intracoronary-derived fractional flow reserve. A low C-reactive protein level was strongly associated with uncomplicated follow-up in patients with hemodynamic nonsignificant coronary lesions. These results show that C-reactive protein provides additional information relevant for clinical decision-making in patients with intermediate (30% to 70%) coronary lesions. (C) 2003 by Excerpta Medica, Inc
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 702-705 |
Journal | American Journal of Cardiology |
Volume | 92 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 |