Serum complement C3/C4 ratio, a novel marker for recurrent cardiovascular events.

doi:10.1016/j.amjcard.2006.11.034

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Serum complement C3/C4 ratio, a novel marker for recurrent cardiovascular events.

The American journal of cardiology - 1 Apr 2007

Palikhe Anil, Sinisalo Juha, Seppänen Mikko, Haario Heikki, Meri Seppo, Valtonen Ville, Nieminen Markku S, Lokki Marja-Liisa

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Acute coronary syndrome is an inflammatory disease, during which the complement cascade is activated. We assessed the complement C3 and C4 concentration ratio (C3/C4 ratio) in serum as a potential measurement to predict cardiovascular attacks. Patients with acute coronary syndrome (n=148) were followed after an initial attack for subsequent ischemic cardiovascular events (composite end point of death, myocardial...

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Aged
Alleles
Analysis of Variance
Angina, Unstable
Biomarkers
Cerebral Infarction
Complement C3
Complement C4
Coronary Disease
Female
Finland
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Inflammation Mediators

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PMID: 17398178
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2006.11.034

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