Risk stratification of ischaemic patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators by C-reactive protein and a multi-markers strategy: results of the CAMI-GUIDE study

Luigi M. Biasucci, Fulvio Bellocci, Maurizio Landolina, Roberto Rordorf, Antonello Vado, Endrj Menardi, Giovanna Giubilato, S. Orazi, Massimo Sassara, Angela Maria Spinola‐Castro,

European Heart Journal · 2012 · 18 citations · 41 references

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Abstract

C-reactive protein >3 mg/L is not associated with SCD or fast VT/VF, however, is a strong predictor of HF mortality. Biomarkers combined with clinical markers allow an excellent risk stratification of mortality at 2 years.

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