Correlation of Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein and C-Reactive Protein in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

2012 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 285-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuli Huang ◽  
Yanxian Wu ◽  
Yunzhao Hu
Angiology ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 218-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai-Hang Liu ◽  
Dong Zhao ◽  
Chang-Sheng Ma ◽  
Xiao-Hui Liu ◽  
Qiang Lv ◽  
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Prospective studies and clinical trials have shown that C-reactive protein (CRP) independently predicts the occurrence of cardiovascular events, even in individuals without hypercholesterolemia. We evaluated whether CRP can predict the severity of coronary artery stenosis in patients with lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. A total of 418 patients with lower LDL-C (<3.37 mmol/L) who underwent coronary angiography were recruited. The median levels of CRP increased according to the number of stenotic vessels. Multivariable adjustment model indicated that CRP was associated with the severity of coronary artery disease (CAD) in the top to the bottom third comparison of CRP levels, yielding an odds ratio of 1.72 (95% confidence interval: 1.08-2.74); this trend was preserved after excluding the confounding effect of statin treatment. C-reactive protein may serve as a useful biomarker for improving the risk assessment and secondary prevention of CAD patients without hypercholesterolemia.


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