Lack of association of restenosis following coronary angioplasty with elevated C-reactive protein levels or seropositivity to Chlamydia pneumoniae.
Seventy-five consecutive patients undergoing directional coronary atherectomy were evaluated by measuring anti-Chlamydia immunoglobulin G and anticytomegalovirus immunoglobulin G antibodies, and serum levels of C-reactive proteins (before atherectomy). The results showed that although both Chlamydia infection and elevated C-reactive protein levels are associated with coronary artery disease and coronary artery disease events, neither of these appears to play a role in the development of restenosis.
Zhou
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Cardiovascular Research Foundation, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC 20010, USA.
Csako
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Grayston
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Wang
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SP
Yu
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ZX
Shou
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Leon
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Epstein
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D017225:Atherectomy, Coronary; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000378:metabolism*; D016993:Chlamydophila pneumoniae / Q000276:immunology*; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000097:blood / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors
D002097:C-Reactive Protein