Effect of beta blockers on expression of interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein in patients with unstable angina pectoris

Authors
Doo, YC Kim, DM Oh, DJ Ryu, KH Rhim, CY Lee, Y
Citation
Yc. Doo et al., Effect of beta blockers on expression of interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein in patients with unstable angina pectoris, AM J CARD, 88(4), 2001, pp. 422
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00029149 → ACNP
Volume
88
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-9149(20010815)88:4<422:EOBBOE>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
This study examines the effect of beta blockers on expression of interleuki n-6 and C-reactive protein in patients with unstable angina. Our study sugg ests the importance of inflammation in the pathophysiology of unstable angi na and that beta blockers may play a role in decreasing the levels of inter leukin-6 and C-reactive protein in patients with unstable angina.