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Increased C reactive protein and cardiac enzyme levels after coronary stent implantation. Is there protection by remote ischaemic preconditioning?
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- Published on: 23 November 2015
- Published on: 23 November 2015Effect of remote ischaemic preconditioning on troponin release after PCI is yet to be establishedShow More
Dear Editor,
We read with interest the recent article published by Iliodromitis et. al.(1), but do not agree with the conclusions drawn by the authors. The study appears to be under-powered to draw meaningful conclusions as to the therapeutic value of remote ischaemic preconditioning, and certainly the size of the study precludes a subgroup analysis of the role of statins. The authors do not state the actual number...
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