Findings show a link between C-reactive protein/albumin ratio and collateral vessel development in chronic total occlusion, implying its potential as a marker.
Elevated CAR is independently associated with impaired CCC in patients with CCS and CTO. CAR may serve as a simple and superior marker over traditional inflammatory indices in assessing collateral vessel development.
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