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Increased C-reactive protein plasma levels are not involved in the onset of post-operative atrial fibrillation.
Journal of cardiology - 1 Dec 2017
Del Campo Andrea, Roldán Juan, Verdejo Hugo E, Zalaquett Ricardo, Becerra Elia, Navarro-Marquez Mario, Mellado Rosemarie, Lavandero Sergio, Corbalán Ramón, García Lorena, Chiong Mario
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BACKGROUND: Increased inflammation biomarkers plasma levels, including C-reactive protein (CRP), have been associated with the initiation and perpetuation of atrial fibrillation (AF). However, it is not known whether an increased CRP plasma level, without concomitant inflammation, is sufficient to induce AF. We investigated whether higher CRP plasma levels, determined by the presence of +219G>A CRP gene...
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