作者: Nazanin Moghbeli , Ajay J Kirtane , Kausik K Ray , Sabina A Murphy , C Michael Gibson
DOI: 10.1016/J.AMJCARD.2005.04.033
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摘要: We investigated the role of inflammation, as measured by high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, in cardiovascular risk smokers who have acute coronary syndrome. Despite fewer traditional factors, had syndrome higher CRP levels than did nonsmokers (7.0 vs 5.1 mg/L, p <0.001). was associated with adverse outcomes and nonsmokers, even when adjusted for presence pulmonary disease.