Diagnostic value of high sensitivity C-reactive protein in differentiating unstable angina from myocardial infarction

Diagnostic value of high sensitivity C-reactive protein in differentiating unstable angina from myocardial infarction

BACKGROUND: Differentiating between unstable angina and myocardial infarction (MI) is clinically important as they require different treatments. High sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) has recently been recognized as prognostic factor in acute coronary syndrome. Since this biomarker may indicat...

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Main Authors: Reza Madadi, Katayoon Haddadian, Ebrahim Ghaderi, Kajal Karimi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Vesnu Publications 2013-02-01
Series:Chronic Diseases Journal
Subjects:
Myocardial Infarction
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Unstable Angina
Diagnosis
Online Access:http://cdjournal.muk.ac.ir/index.php/cdj/article/view/27

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