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Relation between C reactive protein concentrations and coronary microvascular endothelial function.

H Teragawa1, Y Fukuda, K Matsuda

  • 1Department of Medicine and Molecular Science, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Japan 734-8551. hteraga@hiroshima-u.ac.jp

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|June 18, 2004
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Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammation marker, is linked to reduced coronary blood flow response to acetylcholine, indicating impaired endothelial function in resistance vessels.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Vascular Biology
  • Inflammation Research

Background:

  • C-reactive protein (CRP) is a sensitive marker of inflammation.
  • Endothelial dysfunction is a key factor in atherosclerosis.
  • The relationship between CRP and coronary endothelial function requires further elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and coronary endothelial function.
  • To assess the impact of inflammation on coronary blood flow and artery diameter in response to acetylcholine.

Main Methods:

  • Quantitative coronary angiography and Doppler flow velocity measurements were used.
  • Acetylcholine was infused into the left coronary ostium in patients with normal coronary arteries.
  • Patients were stratified based on serum CRP concentrations (normal vs. increased).

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Main Results:

  • Increased CRP concentrations were observed in 15 out of 46 patients.
  • Coronary artery diameter changes were similar between groups.
  • Patients with increased CRP showed a significantly smaller increase in coronary blood flow (CBF) in response to acetylcholine.

Conclusions:

  • Inflammation, indicated by elevated CRP, is associated with impaired coronary endothelial function in resistance vessels.
  • The findings suggest a link between chronic vascular inflammation and endothelial dysfunction in the context of atherosclerosis.