C reactive protein for risk stratification in acute coronary syndromes? Verdict: unproven.
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
Department of Cardiology, Bart's and the London NHS Trust, London, UK. srok@dircon.co.uk
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D000208:Acute Disease; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000032:analysis*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D013577:Syndrome; D014336:Troponin / Q000097:blood
D015415:Biomarkers; D014336:Troponin; D002097:C-Reactive Protein