The Prognostic Value of C-Reactive Protein and Serum Amyloid A Protein in Severe Unstable Angina

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Abstract
The pathogenesis of unstable angina is poorly understood, and predicting the prognosis is problematic. Evidence suggests that there may be active inflammation, possibly in the coronary arteries, in this syndrome. We therefore studied the prognostic value of measurements of the circulating acute-phase reactants C-reactive protein and serum amyloid A protein, which are sensitive indicators of inflammation.