Postoperative elevation of C‐reactive protein levels and high drainage fluid amylase output are strong predictors of pancreatic fistulas after distal pancreatectomy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katsunori Sakamoto ◽  
Kohei Ogawa ◽  
Kei Tamura ◽  
Miku Iwata ◽  
Takashi Matsui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distal Pancreatectomy ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Drainage Fluid ◽  
Amylase Output ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Pancreatic Fistulas

Positive correlation between neovascularization degree of carotid atherosclerosis determined by contrast-enhanced ultrasound and level of serum C-reactive protein

VASA ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 0187-0194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoni Chang ◽  
Jun Feng ◽  
Litao Ruan ◽  
Jing Shang ◽  
Yanqiu Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contrast Enhancement ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Artery Stenosis ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Axis View

Background: Neovascularization is one of the most important risk factors for unstable plaque. This study was designed to correlate plaque thickness, artery stenosis and levels of serum C-reactive protein with the degree of intraplaque enhancement determined by contrast-enhanced ultrasound. Patients and methods: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound was performed on 72 carotid atherosclerotic plaques in 48 patients. Contrast enhancement within the plaque was categorized as grade 1, 2 or 3. Maximum plaque thickness was measured in short-axis view. Carotid artery stenosis was categorized as mild, moderate or severe. Results: Plaque contrast enhancement was not associated with the degree of artery stenosis or with plaque thickness. Serum C-reactive protein levels were positively correlated with the number of new vessels in the plaque. C-reactive protein levels increased in the three groups(Grade 1: 3.72±1.79mg/L; Grade 2: 7.88±4.24 mg/L; Grade 3: 11.02±3.52 mg/L), with significant differences among them (F=10.14, P<0.01), and significant differences between each two groups (P<0.05). Spearman’s rank correlation analysis showed that serum C-reactive protein levels were positively correlated with the degree of carotid plaque enhancement (Rs =0.69, P<0.01). Conclusions: The combination of C-reactive protein levels and intraplaque neovascularization detected by contrast-enhanced ultrasound may allow more accurate evaluation of plaque stability.

ANEMIA IN DIABETIC PATIENTS WITHOUT MICROALBUMINURIA; IN RELATION TO TYPE OF DIABETES, GLYCEMIC CONTROL AND hs-C REACTIVE PROTEIN LEVELS

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 110-119
Author(s):  
Ali Mohammed Ali Hussein ◽  
◽  
Shatha H. Ali ◽  
Abbas M. Rahma ◽  
Adeeb Abbas Al-Shami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Reactive Protein

Effect of spironolactone on C-reactive protein levels in patients with heart disease

2007 ◽  
Vol 117 (2) ◽  
pp. 282-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie Godfrey ◽  
Colin A.J. Farquharson ◽  
John E. Macdonald ◽  
Kok-Meng Yee ◽  
Allan D. Struthers
Keyword(s):  
Heart Disease ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Reactive Protein
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