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[Effects of fluvastatin on blood levels of inflammatory cytokines in patients with unstable angina undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention].
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Zhonghua xin xue guan bing za zhi [Zhonghua Xin Xue Guan Bing Za Zhi] 2005 Apr; Vol. 33 (4), pp. 320-2. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Objective: To investigate the effect of fluvastatin on blood levels of c-reactive protein (CRP), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFalpha) and cardiac troponin I (cTnI) in patients with unstable angina undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).<br />Methods: Sixty patients who underwent PCI from July 2002 to April 2004 in our hospital were randomized into two groups: control group; fluvastatin group (40 mg/d). Serum levels of CRP, TNFalpha and cTnI were measured before and after two weeks treatment (in the early morning of the procedure) and at 24 hours after the procedure.<br />Results: The serum levels of CRP, TNFalpha and cTnI in fluvastatin group were distinctly lower than those in control group before (P < 0.01) and after the procedure (P < 0.01), respectively.<br />Conclusion: The result suggested that PCI could lead to a detectable increase in serum levels of CRP, TNFalpha and cTnI in patients with coronary heart disease; Fluvastatin could significantly decrease the serum levels of CRP, TNFalpha and cTnI in patients with coronary heart disease; Fluvastatin could also decrease the serum levels of CRP, TNFalpha and cTnI in patients with PCI.
Details
- Language :
- Chinese
- ISSN :
- 0253-3758
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Zhonghua xin xue guan bing za zhi
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 15932660