冠心病患者血清CRP的变化及其临床意义

目的:探讨冠心病(CAD)患者血清C-反应蛋白(CRP)的变化及其临床意义.方法:运用全自动生化分析仪检测97例CAD患者和28例对照组人群的血清CRP,将CAD患者进一步分为稳定性心绞痛组(SAP)、不稳定心绞痛(UAP)、心肌梗死组(AMI)三组.另外,将97例CAD惠者分为1支病变组、2支病变组和3支病变组.所有研究对象均行选择性冠状动脉造影检查.结果:(1)与对照组比较,CAD患者血清CRP显著升高(P<0.05);(2)与对照组比较,SAP组、UAP组和AMI组患者血清CRP均显著升高(P<0.05);与SAP组比较,UAP组和AMI组患者血清CRP亦显著升高(P<0.05);(3)与对照组比较,1支病变组、2支病变组和3支病变组患者血清CRP均显著升高(P<0.05);与1支病变组比较,2支病变组和3支病变组患者血清CRP亦显著升高(P<0.05);与2支病变组比较,3支病变组患者血清CRP亦显著升高(P<0.05).结论:(1)CRP可能与CAD有关;(2)CRP异常升高可能反映冠状动脉斑块的不稳定和CAD的严重程度.     

冠心病患者血清白介素-6和C-反应蛋白的水平变化及临床意义

探讨白介素-6(IL-6)和C-反应蛋白(CRP)在冠心病(CHD)的发生发展中所起的作用及其之间的相互关系和临床意义。对70例住院冠心病患者采用ELISA和散射比浊法分别测定其血清中的IL-6、CRP水平的变化并与同期体检健康者34例作对照。显示患者CRP、IL-6值均明显高于对照组,差异显著(P<0.01)。炎症反应在冠心病的发生发展中起着重要的作用。如果能够在测定病人CRP及IL-6水平的同时建立患者的个体标准,则可以对患者病变程度及预后提供更好的临床依据。     

子宫内膜异位症患者血清VEGF和CRP水平变化及其相关性

目的：探讨子宫内膜异位症患者血清血管内皮生长因子（VEGF）和C-反应蛋白（CRP）的水平变化及其相关性。方法：采用ELISA的方法测定30例III～Ⅳ期子宫内膜异位症患者（其中增生期13例、分泌期17例）和22例非子宫内膜异位症患者（其中增生期10例、分泌期12例）血清VEGF和CRP的水平,并分析两者相关性。结果：子宫内膜异位症组分泌期血清VEGF水平明显高于对照组（P〈0．05）;子宫内膜异位症组增生期血清CRP水平明显高于对照组（P〈0．05）;子宫内膜异位症组增生期和分泌期血清VEGF与CRP水平存在显著的正相关（F0．52,P〈0．05;r=0．44,P〈0．05）。结论：子宫内膜异位症患者血清VEGF、CRP水平的升高说明了过度血管生成和异常炎症反应是子宫内膜异位症的显著特征。     

原发性高血压肾病患者血清CRP、胱抑素C和尿微量白蛋白检测的临床意义

目的:探讨原发性高血压肾病患者血清C反应蛋白(CRP)、胱抑素C和尿微量白蛋白(mALB)水平的改变及其临床意义.方法:采用常规生化法肌酐(Cr)、尿酸(UA)、肌酐清除率(Ccr)、24尿蛋白(U-pro)分别采用免疫比浊法和速率散射比浊法对45例原发性高血压肾病患者治疗前后血清CRP,血清胱抑素C和尿微量蛋白含量变化进行检测,同时选取35例健康正常人作为对照.结果:①经治疗后,原发性高血压肾病患者Cr、UA和U-pro水平均较治疗前明显降低(P<0.05或0.01),Ccr水平显著升高(P<0.01),但Cr、UA和U-pro水平仍显著高于正常对照组,Ccr水平则低于对照组(P<0.01).②患者治疗前后血清CRP,胱抑素C和mALB水平均明显高于对照组(P<0.01),但患者治疗后CRP,胱抑素C和mALB水平明显低于治疗前(P<0.01).③患者血清CRP与胱抑素C和mALB呈明显正相关(P<0.01).结论:检测患者血清CRP、胱抑素C和mALB水平的变化对于监测原发性高血压肾病病程发展,指导临床治疗用药具有重要意义.     

冠心病患者血清sCD40L水平及其与hs—CRP关系研究

目的：研究冠心病患者血清sCD40L和hs-CRP临床特点及其关系,探讨其在冠心病预测和治疗中的意义。方法：采用夹心法酶联免疫吸附测定分析法及微粒子增强透射免疫分析法分别对对照组15例、稳定型心绞痛（SAP）组27例、不稳定型心绞痛（UAP）组35例及急性心肌梗死（AMI）组14例受试者血清sCD40L和hs—CRP水平进行检测,并观察其与冠脉狭窄程度的相关性。结果：1）、血清hs-CRP水平：SAP组、UAP组、AMI组呈依次递增（AMI组比UAP组、UAP组比SAP组P〈0．05．AMI组、UAP组比对照组（P〈0．01）;SAP组与对照组血清hs—CRP水平相似;2）、血清sCD40L水平：AMI组及UAP组血清sCD40L水平高于SAP组和对照组（P〈0．01）,AMI组与UAP组之间、SAP与对照组间没有统计学差异;3）、相关分析显示血清sCD40L水平与hs-CRP水平显著相关（r=0．787,P〈0．0001）,两者均与冠脉狭窄程度无相关性。结论：血清hs-CRP、sCD40L水平升高与冠心病临床表现类型和病情是否稳定有关,与冠状动脉狭窄程度无关,此两项指标能够用于冠心病病情不稳定性的判断和预测。     

复方丹参滴丸对冠心病合并颈动脉粥样斑块患者C-反应蛋白 及血管内皮功能的影响

目的:探讨复方丹参滴丸对冠心病合并颈动脉粥样斑块患者血管内皮功能及C-反应蛋白(C-reactive protein,CRP)水平的影响。方法:选取我院2012年6月-2014年12月期间收治的84例冠心病合并颈动脉粥样斑块患者作为研究对象,并按照随机数字表法将其分为两组,各42例。对照组患者给予阿司匹林肠溶片、他汀类药物等常规药物治疗,而试验组患者在对照组治疗的基础上加服复方丹参滴丸进行治疗,12周为1个疗程。观察并比较两组患者治疗前后的血清CRP水平、肱动脉街道内皮依赖性舒张功能(FMD)、内皮素(ET-1)、一氧化氮(NO)、血栓素B2(TXB2)以及6-酮-前列腺素Fla(6-Keto-PGF-la)的变化情况。结果:治疗12周后,两组患者血清中CRP的水平相对治疗前均显著降低(P0.05),试验组患者降低的程度更为显著(P0.05);对照组患者的FMD、NO和6-Keto-PGF-la指标的水平与治疗前相比较虽有升高的趋势,但均不显著(P0.05),而试验组患者在上述各指标方面的升高程度相对治疗前以及对照组均差异显著(P0.05或P0.01);对照组患者的ET-1和TXB2指标的水平与治疗前相比也有一定的降低趋势,但均不显著(P0.05),而试验组患者在ET-1和TXB2指标方面相对治疗前以及对照组均显著降低(P0.05或P0.01)。结论:复方丹参滴丸可以显著降低冠心病合并颈动脉粥样斑块患者的血清CRP水平,同时对患者的血管内皮功能也具有明显的改善作用。     

冠心病患者血清中炎性因子的检测及其临床意义

目的：探讨血清炎性因子hs—CRP、IL．2在冠心病的发病机制、诊断和治疗中的应用价值。方法：hs．CRP采用免疫比浊法在全自动生化仪上测定,而IL-2采用ELISA法检测,观察其在患者组与正常对照组的浓度变化。结果：冠心痛患者组Its—CRP为（4．81±7．12mg／L）,与正常对照组（0．73±0．80mg／L）比较,有显著性差异（P〈0．05）;同样IL-2为（6．67±4．34ng／m1）,与对照组（2．83±3．27ng／m1）比较有显著性差异（P〈0．05）O相关分析表明IL．2与hs．CRP正相关（r=0．783,P〈0．05）。结论：血清IL．2与CRP在冠心病的发生发展中起着重要的作用,联合检测它们的水平可以判断冠心病的严重程度,对于冠心病的诊断、治疗及预后评估具有重要的临床应用价值。     

妊娠期糖尿病孕妇血清脂质运载蛋白-2 水平变化及临床意义初探

目的:了解妊娠期糖尿病(GDM)孕妇血清脂质运载蛋白-2(LCN-2)水平的变化及临床意义,探讨LCN-2的永平变化是否与炎症反应相关.方法:测定30例GDM孕妇及30例正常孕晚期孕妇血清LCN-2水平、空腹血糖(FPG)、糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c)、空腹胰岛素(Fins)水平,计算胰岛素抵抗指数,检测白细胞计数(WBC)、中性粒细胞百分比(N)、及血清C反应蛋白(CRP)水平,并对两组结果进行统计对比分析.结果:(1)GDM组孕妇血清LCN-2水平为(70.69±6.85 )ng/mL,高于正常孕妇血清LCN-2水平(67.02±6.58)ng/mL,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).(2)GDM组孕妇FPG、HbA1c、Fins、HOMA-IR水平分别为[(5.35±0.57)mmol/L、(5.66±0.60)％、(9.38± 1.32)mIU/L、(2.24±0.45)],明显高于正常孕妇血清水平[(5.00±0.26)mmol/L.、(4.72± 0.51)％,(8.26±0.76)mIU/L、(1.83±0.23)],差异有统计学意义(P＜0.01).(3)GDM组孕妇血液WBC、N水平分别为(8.77±1.75)X 109/L、(72.07± 3.91)％,正常孕妇血清水平为(8.49± 1.26)x 109/L、(73.18±3.87)％,差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).GDM组孕妇CRP水平为(5.21±0.91)g/L,正常孕妇血清水平CRP为(3.71±1.27)g/L,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).结论:GDM孕妇血清LCN-2水平升高,可能参与了GDM的病理过程,但血清LCN-2水平与临床常用的炎症反应标志物并不相关.     

慢性阻塞性肺疾病患者血清CRP与BODE指数分级的研究

目的:分析COPD患者血清CRP在BODE指数不同级别之间的变化,探讨血清CRP在稳定期COPD患者中的临床价值。方法:2008年12月至2009年12月收集稳定期COPD患者40例,测定肺功能、六分钟步行距离(6MWD),评估呼吸困难程度,计算体质指数(BMI),按BODE指数评分标准进行评分并分级;同时收集10例健康志愿者,为血清学指标提供基线水平,用免疫散射比浊法检测COPD患者和健康志愿者血清CRP。分析COPD患者血清CRP在BODE指数不同级别中的变化,血清CRP经对数转换后应用SPSS16.0统计软件进行统计学分析。结果:按BODE指数分级的各级稳定期COPD患者及健康志愿者之间血清CRP水平存在差异(F=13.051,p=0.000),健康志愿者与BODE指数1级的COPD患者之间血清CRP差异无统计学意义(p=0.42),与BODE指数2级、3级、4级的COPD患者差异有统计学意义(p分别为0.05、0.000、0.000);BODE指数1级的COPD患者与2级、3级、4级的COPD患者之间血清CRP差异均有统计学意义(p分别为0.032、0.000、0.000);BODE指数2级的COPD...     

缬沙坦与原发性高血压患者高敏C 反应蛋白和尿微量白蛋白 的相关性分析

目的:探讨缬沙坦与原发性高血压患者高敏C反应蛋白和尿微量白蛋白的相关性。方法:随机对我院收治的132例原发性高血压患者分为实验组以及对照组,对照组采用常规治疗,实验组在对照组基础上联合使用缬沙坦,同期选择30名健康人群作为健康组,对三组研究对象进行血压、心率以及高敏C反应蛋白和尿微量白蛋白的测定。结果:实验组与对照组在治疗前后组内比较有明显差异性(P<0.05),但组间比较无明显差异性(P>0.05);实验组患者在治疗后其高敏C反应蛋白和尿微量白蛋白含量明显低于对照组(P>0.05),但高于健康组(P>0.05)。结论:对原发性高血压患者在常规治疗中联合使用缬沙坦,可降低其高敏C反应蛋白和尿微量白蛋白,减缓患者血管内皮的损伤,提高患者治疗效果。     

炎症与动脉粥样硬化及冠状动脉疾病的关系

炎症在冠状动脉疾病和其他动脉粥样硬化性疾病中起着重要作用.在动脉粥样硬化早期病变处存在大量的免疫细胞,它们所分泌的一系列细胞因子加速病变的进程,激活炎症反应导致急性冠脉综合症的发生.动脉粥样硬化,是冠状动脉疾病的主要病因,是一种炎性疾病,炎症因子参与到免疫反应过程中,使得动脉壁处的病变得以发生、蔓延和活化.     

Toll-like receptor 4 expressions on peripheral blood monocytes were enhanced in coronary artery disease even in patients with low C-reactive protein

Toll-like receptors (TLRs) play important roles in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. On the other hand, serum high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) is known as an independent coronary risk factor, but cardiovascular events do occur even in low hsCRP levels. We investigated whether the TLR4 expression levels on human peripheral blood monocytes were associated with serum hsCRP levels or the occurrence of coronary artery diseases (CAD). One hundred CAD patients and 100 non-CAD subjects were enrolled. There were 72 non-CAD subjects and 53 CAD patients with low serum hsCRP levels. Among the low-hsCRP subjects, the TLR4 expression levels were higher in CAD patients than in non-CAD subjects (P < 0.05, after being adjusted for other risk factors). Moreover, TLR4 expression levels in stable angina pectoris (SAP) patients were elevated compared with those in non-CAD subjects (P < 0.05), and those in acute coronary syndrome patients were higher than SAP patients even in low-hsCRP subjects (P < 0.01). In conclusion, the TLR4 expression levels on peripheral blood monocytes in CAD patients were higher than those in non-CAD subjects and correlated with disease activity, even in low-hsCRP subjects. The combined measurement of serum hsCRP and the TLR4 expression on peripheral blood monocytes, especially among low-hsCRP subjects, may become a new coronary risk marker.     

Serum antibody titers against heat shock protein 27 are associated with the severity of coronary artery disease

Antibody titers to several heat shock proteins (anti-Hsps) have been reported to be associated with the severity and progression of cardiovascular disease. However, there are little data regarding anti-Hsp27 titers in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). A total of 400 patients with suspected CAD were recruited. Based on the results of coronary angiography, these patients were classified into CAD⁺ (n = 300) and CAD⁻ (n = 100) groups defined as patients with ≥50% and <50% stenosis of any major coronary artery, respectively. Eighty-three healthy subjects were also recruited as the control group. Serum anti-Hsp27 IgG titers were measured using an in-house enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. CAD⁺ patients had significantly higher anti-Hsp27 titers compared with both CAD⁻ and control groups. Anti-Hsp27 titers were also higher in the CAD⁻ group compared with the control group. With regard to the number of affected vessels in the CAD⁺ group, patients with three-vessel disease had higher anti-Hsp27 titers compared with both two-vessel disease (2VD) and one-vessel disease (1VD) subgroups. However, there was no significant difference between 1VD and 2VD subgroups. In multiple linear regression analysis, the number of narrowed vessels and smoking were significant independent determinants of serum anti-Hsp27 titers. The present findings indicate that serum anti-Hsp27 titers may be associated with the presence and severity of coronary artery disease.     

The severity of coronary artery disease and reversible ischemia revealed by N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide in patients with unstable angina and preserved left ventricular function

The association between the levels of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and the severity of coronary artery disease (CAD) diagnosed by coronary angiography and other approaches has been investigated. The clinical application of NT-proBNP is restricted by the drawbacks of these techniques now available in screening out patients who need intensive or conservative treatment. Fractional flow reserve (FFR) is superior to coronary angiography and other functional indicators. Accordingly, we designed to investigate the association between NT-proBNP and myocardial ischemia from the perspective of anatomy and physiology in patients with unstable angina and preserved left ventricular function. Plasma samples were collected from 110 patients and NT-proBNP levels were measured by radioimmunoassay. The severity of coronary artery stenosis in patients was measured by coronary angiography and FFR. Stenosis ≥50% in the left main artery or stenosis of 70%, and fractional flow reserve (FFR) ≤0.80 in one or more coronary branches with diameter ≥2 mm were defined as “positive”, which require revascularization. NT-proBNP levels increased progressively between patients with negative and positive angiographic results (p < 0.05), and between FFR-negative and FFR-positive patients (p < 0.05). A significant correlation was observed between log NT-proBNP and log GS (GS = Gensini score, p < 0.001). NT-proBNP level serves as a predictor of positive results of angiographic stenosis and FFR, with the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve being 0.697 and 0.787, respectively. NT-proBNP levels are correlated with the severity of anatomic coronary obstruction and inducible myocardial ischemia, but NT-proBNP per se is insufficient to identify clinically significant angiographic and physiological stenoses.     

血清尿酸水平与冠心病的相关性研究

目的:众多关于血清尿酸水平与冠心病发展预后的相关性研究结果不一。本研究旨在通过对上海市第一人民医院入院患者的临床资料分析,研究血清尿酸水平与冠心病之间关系。方法:选择2008年7月至2009年4月上海地区、汉族就诊于我院的患者(123例),按入选排除标准,将入院患者分为冠心病组和对照组,分析尿酸水平与冠心病的关系。结果:男性(81.4%vs 51.6%)、吸烟(49.2%vs 21.9%)、血清尿酸水平升高(6.10±1.2 mg/dl vs 5.37±1.5 mg/dl)为冠心病的危险因素,统计值分别为0.02,0.02,0.005。血尿酸水平升高与血管病变严重程度成正相关,除单支血管病变外,双支血管病变患者尿酸水平为(6.11±1.07)mg/dl,对照组为(5.37±1.55)mg/dl,P0.05,三支病变患者尿酸水平为(6.84±1.29)mg/dl,P0.05。结论:血清尿酸水平升高与冠心病的发生、及病变严重程度密切相关。对冠心病患者的预防和治疗中,应重视对尿酸水平的监测。尿酸水平能否作为冠心病患者预后、转归的预测因子以及降低尿酸水平的治疗能否给冠心病患者带来收益有待进一步的研究。     

Associations of serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and prealbumin with coronary vessels stenosis determined by coronary angiography and heart failure in patients with myocardial infarction

BackgroundTo explore the associations of serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and prealbumin (PAB) with the number of diseased coronary vessels, degree of stenosis and heart failure in patients with myocardial infarction (MI).MethodsA total of 39 MI patients treated in the Cardiology were selected as the observation group, and another 41 patients with normal results of coronary angiography during the same period were selected as the control group. The general data of patients were recorded in detail, the content of serum hs-CRP and PAB in the peripheral blood was detected, and the number of diseased coronary vessels and the degree of stenosis were detected via coronary angiography.ResultsCompared with those in control group, the blood pressure and heart rate significantly rose, the content of indexes related to the severity of MI were significantly increased, the content of hs-CRP was significantly increased, and the content of PAB was significantly decreased in observation group. Hs-CRP was positively correlated with the number of diseased coronary vessels, degree of stenosis and heart failure in patients, but PAB was negatively correlated with the above factors. The survival rate of MI patients with high content of hs-CRP was obviously lower than that of patients with low content of hsCRPConclusionsSerum hs-CRP and PAB are closely associated with the number of diseased coronary vessels, degree of stenosis and heart failure in MI patients.     

Adiponectin expression in human epicardial adipose tissue in vivo is lower in patients with coronary artery disease

BACKGROUND: Intra-peritoneal adipose tissue is recognized as a predictor of metabolic syndrome and may contribute to the risk for cardiovascular disease by the production of adipocytokines, including adiponectin. Nevertheless, there is no knowledge on whether other visceral depots of adipose tissue, including the epicardial fat, have any metabolically active role, including production of adiponectin. AIM OF THE STUDY: We sought to evaluate adiponectin protein expression in epicardial adipose tissue in vivo both in patients with severe coronary artery disease (CAD) and in subjects without CAD. METHODS: Twenty-two patients were enrolled for the study. We selected 16 patients who underwent elective coronary artery bypass graft surgery for critical CAD, 5 who underwent surgery for valve replacement and 1 for correction of an interatrial defect. Epicardial adipose tissue biopsy samples were obtained before the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass. Adiponectin protein level in epicardial adipose tissue was evaluated by Western blotting. RESULTS: Adiponectin protein value, expressed as adiponectin/actin ratio, in epicardial adipose tissue was significantly lower in patients with severe CAD than in those without CAD (1.42 +/- 0.77 vs 2.36 +/- 0.84 p = 0.02, 95% CI 0.64-1.74). CONCLUSIONS: This study showed for the first time that human epicardial adipose tissue expresses adiponectin. Adiponectin expression is significantly lower in epicardial fat isolated from patients with CAD.     

Phagocyte activation in coronary artery disease

Abstract Recent studies suggest that granulocytes (PMNs) play a role in the pathogenesis of acute and chronic myocardial ischemia and extension of myocardial injury. Granulocytes can release a variety of molecules mediating tissue injury which act synergistically with other molecules and cells. The aim of our investigation was to evaluate the granulocyte function in patients affected by coronary artery disease (CAD) and during coronary angioplasty (PTCA). We studied 20 patients suffering from CAD. The PMN's aggregating activity was greater in the coronary sinus than in the aorta ( P <0.01). The increase in aggregating activity was evident in patients who were smokers: their cells release significantly lower quantities of leukotriene C₄ ( P <0.025). In the 20 patients who underwent coronary angioplasty we analyzed superoxide release after stimulation with phorbolmyristate-acetate (PMA). The results showed a greater decrease of PMN's superoxide production in the coronary sinus than in the aorta ( P <0.05). In all patients affected by CAD we evaluated the PMN's expression of CD11b/CD18 membrane integrins. In these patients the increase in expression of CD11b/CD18 was statistically significant in comparison with the controls ( P <0.01). This increase in expression correlates with a higher aggregation (r=0.87, P <0.001). The potential role of leukocytes, oxygen radicals, leukotrienes and granulocyte enzymes in the pathophysiology of myocardial injury due to regional ischemia and reperfusion is an area of intense investigation. This paper presents studies carried out in vivo which have been instrumental in demonstrating the role of granulocytes as mediators of myocardial ischemia.     

Human C-reactive protein gene polymorphism and metabolic syndrome are associated with premature coronary artery disease

The aim of this study was to investigate the association between C-reactive protein (CRP) gene polymorphism and metabolic syndrome (MetS) with premature coronary artery disease (PCAD). 116 patients with PCAD (58 with MetS and 58 without MetS) and 119 controls were included in the study. CRP gene + 1059 G>C polymorphism was analyzed by polymerase chain reaction. Serum hs-CRP was measured using high-sensitivity enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Carriers of C allele of the CRP + 1059 G>C polymorphism had 3.37 fold increased risk to develop MetS in patients with PCAD. In addition CRP gene and hs-CRP levels were independent risk factors for PCAD and MetS. The present study provides new evidence that the presence of CRP + 1059 G>C polymorphism and hs-CRP levels are independent determinants of PCAD and MetS in Egyptians. The results of our study suggest a synergistic effect of CRP C allele with classical risk factors such as hypertension, obesity, dyslipidemia and MetS.     

Changes in anti-heat shock protein 27 antibody and C-reactive protein levels following cardiac surgery and their association with cardiac function in patients with cardiovascular disease

The relationship between serum anti-heat shock protein (Hsp)27 antibody and high sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels and indices of cardiac function were investigated in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or heart valve replacement. The changes in anti-Hsp27 antibody titers and hs-CRP levels were compared among patients undergoing off-pump and on-pump CABG or valvular heart replacement. Fifty-three patients underwent off-pump, on-pump CABG, and heart valvular replacement in each group. Serum anti-Hsp27 titers and hs-CRP values were measured 24 h before and after the operation and at discharge. Echocardiography was performed before surgery and before discharge. The results were compared with values from 83 healthy controls. hs-CRP levels increased and anti-Hsp27 antibody decreased following surgery (P < 0.001 and P < 0.05, respectively), although these changes were independent of operative procedure (P = 0.361 and P = 0.120, respectively). Anti-Hsp27 antibody levels were higher at the time of discharge (P = 0.016). Only in coronary patients were anti-Hsp27 antibody levels negatively associated with E/E′ (r = −0.268, P = 0.022), a marker of pulmonary capillary wedge pressure. In conclusions, anti-Hsp27 antibody levels are associated with indices of cardiac function in coronary patients. Cardiopulmonary bypass had no significant effect on the induction of changes in anti-Hsp27 levels. Moreover, anti-Hsp27 antibody levels fell in all groups postoperatively; this may be due to the formation of immune complexes of antigen–antibody, and antibody levels were higher at the time of discharge.

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