Independent prognostic value of C-reactive protein and troponin I in patients with unstable angina or non-Q-wave myocardial infarction

Abstract

An abnormal CRP on admission in patients with unstable angina or NQMI is associated with increased incidence of major cardiac events within 6 months, both in patients with normal and abnormal TnI. CRP and TnI have independent and additive prognostic value in this patient group, and the combination may be useful for early risk stratification.