Abstract:
Objective: To assess the relationship between hs-CRP (high sensitivity C-reactive protein) and acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), and the association of hs-CRP with common coronary disease risk factors and angiographically important coronary artery disease. Study Design: A cross-sectional analytical study. Place and Duration: From 3rd Mar 2020 to 3rd Aug 2020 at the Department of Cardiology in Ch. Pervaiz Elahi Institute of Cardiology Multan. Methodology: A total of 150 patients diagnosed with STEMI were included in the study after passing through selection criteria. All the participants were evaluated for hypertension, diabetes, and smoking status. Blood samples were collected to analyze hs-CRP values following a protocol. Based on angiographic findings patients were divided into three groups: mild, moderated, and severe coronary artery disease. Results: The result found out significant relation between mean hs-CRP values and hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and Killip class (p22-32, 0.79 mg/ml and syntax score >32, 1.91 mg/dl), however, the difference remained insignificant. Conclusion: The study has found hs-CRP as a potential candidate for navigating the development of ST-elevation myocardial infarction and predicting its prognosis.
Page(s):
250-254
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Isra Medical Journal, Volume: 13, Issue: 4, Year: 2021
Keywords:
Myocardial Infarction
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Coronary artery disease
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hsCRP
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Inflammatory markers
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Clinical correlation
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Clinical findings
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Angiographic findings