The Role of the High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein in Patients with Stable Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
Joint Authors
Fang, Yueh-Fu
Wu, Cheng-Hsien
Liu, Yuan-Chang
Chung, Fu-Tsai
Chang, Yu-Chen
Hsieh, Meng-Heng
Chen, Guan-Yuan
Lin, Horng-Chyuan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Study Objectives.
The aim of this study is to investigate the correlation between serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and other clinical tools including high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) in patients with stable non-CF bronchiectasis.
Design.
A within-subject correlational study of a group of patients with stable non-CF bronchiectasis, who were recruited from our outpatient clinic, was done over a two-year period.
Measurements.
Sixty-nine stable non-CF bronchiectasis patients were evaluated in terms of hs-CRP, 6-minute walk test, pulmonary function tests, and HRCT.
Results.
Circulating hs-CRP levels were significantly correlated with HRCT scores (n=69, r=0.473, P<0.001) and resting oxygenation saturation (r=-0.269, P=0.025).
HRCT severity scores significantly increased in patients with hs-CRP level of 4.26 mg/L or higher (mean ± SD 28.1±13.1) compared to those with hs-CRP level less than 4.26 mg/L (31.7±9.8, P=0.004).
Oxygenation saturation at rest was lower in those with hs-CRP level of 4.26 mg/L or higher (93.5±4.4%) compared to those with hs-CRP level less than 4.26 mg/L (96.4±1.6%, P=0.001).
Conclusion.
There was a good correlation between serum hs-CRP and HRCT scores in the patients with stable non-CF bronchiectasis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hsieh, Meng-Heng& Fang, Yueh-Fu& Chen, Guan-Yuan& Chung, Fu-Tsai& Liu, Yuan-Chang& Wu, Cheng-Hsien…[et al.]. 2013. The Role of the High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein in Patients with Stable Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis. Pulmonary Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hsieh, Meng-Heng…[et al.]. The Role of the High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein in Patients with Stable Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis. Pulmonary Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Hsieh, Meng-Heng& Fang, Yueh-Fu& Chen, Guan-Yuan& Chung, Fu-Tsai& Liu, Yuan-Chang& Wu, Cheng-Hsien…[et al.]. The Role of the High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein in Patients with Stable Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis. Pulmonary Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-498740
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-498740