Key result
Elevated CRP in AMI linked to a 50% early complication rate and reduced LVEF.
Why the study?
Are elevated serum C-reactive protein levels associated with early complications and reduced left ventricular function in patients with acute myocardial infarction?
Cross-Sectional (n=50)
No
Are elevated serum C-reactive protein levels associated with early complications and reduced left ventricular function in patients with acute myocardial infarction?
Absolute Event Rate: 50% vs 18.75%
p-value: p=<0.05
Elevated CRP levels in patients with acute myocardial infarction correlate with a higher incidence of early complications and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction, suggesting its utility for prognostic stratification.
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CRP elevation may flag higher complication risk and lower LVEF in AMI; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective validation before clinical use.
Kausadikar et al. (2016) conducted a cross-sectional in Acute myocardial infarction (n=50). Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels vs. Normal CRP levels (≤6 mg/L) was evaluated on Early complications after acute myocardial infarction (p=<0.05). Elevated C-reactive protein levels in acute myocardial infarction were associated with a higher incidence of early complications (50% vs 18.75%) and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction.
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