Value of increased CRP/albumin ratio in predicting embolic events in patients with infective endocarditis
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Tarih
2023
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Newlands Press Ltd
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
The CRP/albumin ratio (CAR), a new inflammatory marker, is associated with adverse outcomes in various cardiovascular diseases. We evaluated the effectiveness of CAR in predicting embolic events in patients diagnosed with infective endocarditis (IE). Methods: A total of 145 patients with IE were included in the study and categorized into two groups according to the presence of embolic events. We retrospectively analyzed the patients' clinical, laboratory and echocardiographic data. Results: CRP (94.2 vs 63.3; p < 0.001) and CAR (25.8 vs 15.1; p < 0.001) values were significantly higher in patients who experienced embolic events. Multivariate analysis showed that a high CAR value (odds ratio: 1.030; 95% CI: 1.000-1.060; p = 0.041) was an independent predictor of embolic events in patients with IE. Conclusion: The CAR is a cheap and easily accessible marker that can predict the development of embolic events in patients diagnosed with IE.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
CRP/albumin Ratio, Endocarditis, Thromboembolism
Kaynak
Biomarkers in Medicine
WoS Q Değeri
Q3
Scopus Q Değeri
Q2
Cilt
17
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14
