Serial Measurements of C-Reactive Protein After Acute Myocardial Infarction in Predicting One-Year Outcome

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Why the study?

Do serial measurements of C-reactive protein (CRP) predict one-year cardiovascular outcomes in patients with STEMI?

Population

31 patients with ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI)

Design

Cohort

Follow-up

one year

Authors

Discussion

Early CRP may aid STEMI risk stratification; leaves open whether serial measurements improve outcome prediction or guide therapy.

Do serial measurements of C-reactive protein (CRP) predict one-year cardiovascular outcomes in patients with STEMI?

Population

31 patients with ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI)

Intervention

Serial measurements of C-reactive protein (CRP) at admission, 24-72 hours (early acute), and 96-120 hours (late acute) after symptom onset

Outcome

Combined endpoint of any new cardiovascular event, including death, at one yearcomposite

CRP levels measured 24-72 hours after symptom onset independently predict one-year adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with STEMI.

Dimitrijevic et al. (2006) studied this question.

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