Why the study?
Does the combination of high hsCRP and high NT-proBNP predict cardiovascular events in patients with suspected coronary artery disease?
Population
205 participants with suspected coronary artery disease referred for coronary angiography
Comparison
Combined high hsCRP and high NT-proBNP vs Combined low hsCRP and low NT-proBNP
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
median 4 years
Authors
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May enhance risk stratification in suspected CAD; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective validation before guiding care.
Does the combination of high hsCRP and high NT-proBNP predict cardiovascular events in patients with suspected coronary artery disease?
The combined measurement of hsCRP and NT-proBNP significantly improves risk stratification for future cardiovascular events in patients with suspected coronary artery disease.
Huang et al. (2008) studied this question.
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