P097 * Prognostic significance of high sensitivity C-reactive protein before and after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with angina pectoris

Conclusion:
Mechanical disruption of atherosclerotic plaque during elective coronary stent implantation causes a systemic inflammatory response. Measuring of hs-CRP either pre-procedural or post procedural in low risk patients is not useful for predicting of either early or late cardiovascular events.

Source: European Journal of Heart Failure Supplements - February 23, 2012 Category: Cardiology Authors: Youssef, A. A., Kishk, Y. T., Abdelhafez, H. A., Bafadhl, T. A., Tsui, P. T., Lau, C. L., Lo, Y. K., Chan, N. Y., Choy, C. C., Yuen, H. C., Chu, P. S., Chow, H. F., Fong, H. F., Mok, N. S., Lau, S. T., Tsui, P. T., Lau, C. L., Lo, Y. K., Chan, N. Y., Choy Tags: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Source Type: research