C-reactive protein, infarct size, microvascular obstruction, and left-ventricular remodelling following acute myocardial infarction

Abstract

We suggest that the rapid increase in C-reactive protein levels in this model of successful revascularization of a single, totally occluded vessel reflects the degree of inflammation within the infarcted area. Our findings support a role for C-reactive protein-mediated complement activation as both a marker and mediator of myocardial damage following MI. Clinical study no.: NCT 00465868.