Increased C reactive protein and cardiac enzyme levels after coronary stent implantation. Is there protection by remote ischaemic preconditioning?

Abstract

RIPC does not reduce, but exacerbates, the enzyme and TNI release from the heart after single-vessel angioplasty with stent. Furthermore, the increased circulating CRP remains raised. It seems that there is an enhanced inflammatory response after RIPC in the absence of statin treatment.