Samiullah Khan, Mohammad Hafizullah, Mohammad Faheem, Mohammad Nadeem, Ibrahim Shah, Mohammad Asgar, Hikmatullah Jan, Asim S M.
Level of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in patients with chronic stable angina.
J Med Sci Jan ;20(3):124-7.

Objective: To determine the serum levels of high sensitivity C-reactive proteins (hs-CRP) in our local patients with chronic stable angina. Material and Methods: This cross sectional descriptive study was conducted in the Department of Cardiology Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, between January 2010 and January, 2011. We studied 125 consecutive patients of any gender with chronic stable angina. Base line characteristics, fasting levels of hs-CRP and lipid profile of patients were determined and recorded on predesigned research proforma. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 16. Results: Mean age was 53.1 ± 7.6 years (range 40-70), and 53.6% (n=67) were females. Majority 47.2% (n=59) were having Canadian Cardiovascular Society function class-II (CCS-II) angina. Mean hs-CRP levels were 3.17 ± 2.45 (0.4-9.5). Majority of patients 41.6% (n=52) were having their hsCRP levels in the intermediate risk category. Mean total cholesterol levels were 187.42 ± 36 (112-275). Mean LDL cholesterol was 118.84 ± 31.32 (49-176). Mean HDL cholesterol was 32.84 ± 10.59 (16-65). Mean Triglycerides level was 237.31 ± 129.84 (73-628). Mean CPK level was 108.20 ± 65.76 (46-333). Conclusion: Patients with chronic stable angina have elevated levels of hs-CRP.

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