Plasma C-Reactive Protein Is Not Related to Sinus Non-Conversion by Maze Procedure Adjunct to Mitral Valve Surgery

In Framingham cohort study, C-reactive protein was not associated with incident atrial fibrillation (AF) after adjustment for left atrial size. This study examined whether levels of plasma inflammatory markers would be significant risk factors for failed maze procedure for AF. This study enrolled 88...

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Main Authors: Chien-Jen Chen, Wen-Hao Liu, Jen-Ping Chang, Wan-Chun Ho, Yung-Lung Chen, Chih-Yuan Fang, Mien-Cheng Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Disease Markers
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/DMA-2012-0912