Inflammatory markers as predictors of clinical outcome in acute coronary syndromes.

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N T Mulvihill, M Boccalatte, J B Foley

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N T Mulvihill: Department of Cardiology, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. mulvihill@hotmail.com

PMID: 12473985

Inflammation is a critical pathogenic component in acute coronary syndromes. As a consequence the potential use of inflammatory markers as predictors of clinical outcome in acute coronary syndromes has been investigated. This review outlines the pathology underlying acute coronary syndromes and reviews the published data on inflammatory markers in acute coronary syndromes.

Acute Disease

Biomarkers

C-Reactive Protein

Cell Adhesion Molecules

Coronary Disease

Humans

Inflammation Mediators

Prognosis

Risk Assessment

Syndrome

Biomarkers

Cell Adhesion Molecules

Inflammation Mediators

C-Reactive Protein

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