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The association between C-reactive protein and coronary artery calcification: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While coronary artery calcification (CAC) is recognized as a reliable marker for coronary atherosclerosis, the relationship between the concentration of C-reactive protein (CRP) and the incidence and progression of CAC remains controversial.

Method

PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus were systematically searched to identify relevant observational studies until October 2023. The methodological quality of the included studies was evaluated using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). A random-effects meta-analysis was employed to calculate pooled odd ratios (OR) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals, considering heterogeneity among the studies.

Results

Out of the 2545 records, 42 cross-sectional and 9 cohort studies were included in the systematic review. The meta-analysis on 12 eligible cross-sectional studies revealed no significant association between CAC and CRP [pooled OR: 1.03 (1.00, 1.06)]. Additionally, an insignificant association was found between CAC and CRP through meta-analysis on three eligible cohort studies [pooled OR: 1.05 (0.95, 1.15)] with no considerable heterogeneity across studies. Sensitivity analyses indicated that the meta-analysis models were robust. There was no evidence of publication bias.

Conclusion

Based on the meta-analysis findings, elevated levels of CRP did not emerge as a valuable prognostic maker for CAC incidence and progression prediction.

SUBMITTER: Tajani A

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11007925 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The association between C-reactive protein and coronary artery calcification: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Tajani Amirhossein A Sadeghi Masoumeh M Omidkhoda Navid N Mohammadpour Amir Hooshang AH Samadi Sara S Jomehzadeh Vahid V

BMC cardiovascular disorders 20240410 1

<h4>Background</h4>While coronary artery calcification (CAC) is recognized as a reliable marker for coronary atherosclerosis, the relationship between the concentration of C-reactive protein (CRP) and the incidence and progression of CAC remains controversial.<h4>Method</h4>PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus were systematically searched to identify relevant observational studies until October 2023. The methodological quality of the included studies was evaluated using the Newcastle-Ottaw ...[more]

PMID: 38600488

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The association between C-reactive protein and coronary artery calcification: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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The association between C-reactive protein and coronary artery calcification: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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