Tissue resident C reactive protein in degenerative aortic valves: correlation with serum C reactive protein concentrations and modification by statins

OBJECTIVE: To assess aortic valve probes for valvar C reactive protein (CRP) presence, the relation between valvar and serum CRP, and a possible modification of CRP by statin medication. SETTING: Tertiary referral centre. PATIENTS AND DESIGN: End stage, degenerative valve tissue was taken from 81 pa...

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Main Authors: Skowasch, D, Schrempf, S, Preusse, C J, Likungu, J A, Welz, A, Lüderitz, B, Bauriedel, G
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: BMJ Group 2006
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Cardiovascular Medicine
Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1860890/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16159975
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1136/hrt.2005.069815
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