Table 2.
Plasma CRP, U-II, and NKB levels in the three groups
| Variable | AMI (n=32) | CAD (n=32) | Control (n=31) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRP mg/L | 9 (1-25)a | 3.8 (0-10) | 3.9 (0-12) |
| Urotensin-II, pg/mL | 74 (53-181)b | 94 (54-324) | 95 (48-196) |
| Neurokinin-B, pg/mL | 77 (19-192)c,d | 125 (59-282) | 96 (52-194) |
AMI - acute myocardial infarction; CAD - coronary artery disease; CRP-C-reactive protein
a
P<0.005 between AMI and CAD and between AMI and control groups
b
P<0.05 between AMI and CAD and between AMI and control groups
c
P<0.001 between AMI and CAD groups
d
P<0.05 between AMI and control groups