C reactive protein for risk stratification in acute coronary syndromes? Verdict: unproven. Issue 11 (31st October 2003)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kennon, S; Timmis, A D; Whitbourn, R; Knight, C
• Is Part Of: Heart. Volume 89:Issue 11(2003)
• Page Start: 1288
• Page End: 1290
• Publication Date: 2003-10-31
• Subjects: C reactive protein -- inflammation -- acute coronary syndromes -- troponin; CAPTURE, chimeric 7E3 antiplatelet therapy in unstable angina refractory to standard treatment -- CRP, C reactive protein -- FRISC, Fragmin during instability in coronary artery disease -- IL, interleukin -- TIMI, thrombolysis in myocardial infarction; Heart -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Cardiology -- Periodicals; 616.12
• DOI: 10.1136/heart.89.11.1288
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1355-6037

Abstract

Abstract : Although C reactive protein is intimately involved with the pathogenic mechanisms that drive acute coronary syndromes, there is no evidence that it is helpful for identifying patient groups who might benefit from particular treatment strategies