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In a retrospective analysis of 14 patients with cholesterol crystal embolism, elevated CRP and LDH levels at diagnosis were significantly associated with mortality, though combination therapy with LDL apheresis and corticosteroids proved effective in a severe case.
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In patients with severe cholesterol crystal embolism, elevated CRP and LDH are associated with poor prognosis, and the combination of LDL apheresis and corticosteroids may be an effective therapeutic strategy.
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Elevated CRP and LDH may signal higher mortality in cholesterol crystal embolism; prospective trials needed before considering LDL apheresis plus corticosteroids.
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Yasuda et al. (2011) conducted a case report in Cholesterol crystal embolism (n=14). LDL apheresis and corticosteroids was evaluated on Mortality. In a retrospective analysis of 14 patients with cholesterol crystal embolism, elevated CRP and LDH levels at diagnosis were significantly associated with mortality, though combination therapy with LDL apheresis and corticosteroids proved effective in a severe case.
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