Prognostic and Diagnostic Significance of Serum High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Level in Patients with Acute Idiopathic Pericarditis.

CONCLUSIONS: Hs-CRP levels rise rapidly among patients with AIP. Maximal hs-CRP levels are associated with MCC. A normal hs-CRP level is rare among patients tested > 24 hours of symptom onset. PMID: 31713364 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: The Israel Medical Association Journal - Category: General Medicine Tags: Isr Med Assoc J Source Type: research