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Early C-reactive protein in the prediction of long-term outcomes after acute coronary syndromes: a meta-analysis of longitudinal studies

LHLiu He XTXingming Tang WLWenhua Ling

Structured PICO

Does greater early blood CRP predict recurrent cardiovascular events or death in patients after ACS?

Population

Patients after acute coronary syndromes (ACS)

Intervention

Greater early blood C-reactive protein (CRP)

Outcome

Recurrent cardiovascular events or deathcomposite

Early blood CRP may be a valuable prognostic predictor for long-term recurrent cardiovascular events or death in patients after acute coronary syndromes.

Abstract

Greater early blood CRP moderately increases long-term risk of recurrent cardiovascular events or death, and may be a valuable prognostic predictor in patients after ACS.

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