Journal of Vascular Surgery
Volume 47, Issue 4 , Pages 744-751 , April 2008

A prospective evaluation of C-reactive protein in the progression of carotid artery stenosis

Presented at the Twenty-second Annual Meeting of the Western Vascular Society, Kona, Hawaii, Sept 8-11, 2007.

  • Zachary M. Arthurs, MD

      Affiliations

    • Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Wash
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Zachary M. Arthurs, MD, Madigan Army Medical Center, Department of Surgery, 3032 Ridge View Place, DuPont, WA 98327.
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  • Charles Andersen, MD

      Affiliations

    • Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Wash
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  • Benjamin W. Starnes, MD

      Affiliations

    • University of Washington, Seattle, Wash
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  • Vance Y. Sohn, MD

      Affiliations

    • Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Wash
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  • Philip S. Mullenix, MD

      Affiliations

    • Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC.
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  • Jason Perry, MD

      Affiliations

    • Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Wash

Received 5 September 2007 ,Accepted 29 November 2007.

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    Kaplan-Meier method curves show probability of freedom from progression (A) as a function of time. Curves are the result of stratification of mean Hs-CRP levels into two groups: 1st-3rd quartiles and

    Kaplan-Meier method curves show probability of freedom from progression (A) as a function of time. Curves are the result of stratification of mean Hs-CRP levels into two groups: 1st-3rd quartiles and 4th quartile. Numbers below the figure denote the number of at risk patients for each subgroup. Progression (A) of carotid artery stenosis was defined as an increase in classification of carotid artery stenosis by duplex ultrasound criteria.

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    Kaplan-Meier method curves show probability of freedom from progression (B) as a function of time. Curves are the result of stratification of mean Hs-CRP levels into two groups: 1st-3rd quartiles and

    Kaplan-Meier method curves show probability of freedom from progression (B) as a function of time. Curves are the result of stratification of mean Hs-CRP levels into two groups: 1st-3rd quartiles and 4th quartile. Numbers below the figure denote the number of at risk patients for each subgroup. Progression (B) defined as only those patients that developed a carotid lesion with ≥50% stenosis on duplex examination, or progression to a higher class if their baseline lesion was ≥50%.

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    Kaplan-Meier method curves show probability of freedom from composite endpoint (myocardial infarction, stroke, and death) as a function of time. Four curves are the result of stratification of mean Hs

    Kaplan-Meier method curves show probability of freedom from composite endpoint (myocardial infarction, stroke, and death) as a function of time. Four curves are the result of stratification of mean Hs-CRP levels into quartiles. Numbers below the figure denote the number of at risk patients for each subgroup.

 Competition of interest: none.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Government, the US Department of Defense, or Madigan Army Medical Center.CME article

PII: S0741-5214(07)01960-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2007.11.066

Journal of Vascular Surgery
Volume 47, Issue 4 , Pages 744-751 , April 2008

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