Serum Uric Acid and CRP as Prognostic Predictor in Acute Myocardial Infarction

Aim of the Study: To see for correlation of CRP and hyperuricemia with Killip’s Class and mortality.

Material & Methods:  50 patients as cases (diagnosed as acute myocardial infarction) and 50 controls (healthy volunteers). All cases and controls were taken from Mamata General Hospital by applying inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patients were followed up for 7 days in the hospital and observed for complications such as complete heart block, cardiogenic shock, arrhythmias. Results: Fifty patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction and fifty controls who satisfied the inclusion criteria were enrolled into the study. Data was collected and analysed with clinical and laboratory parameters.

Conclusion: Higher CRP and serum uric acid levels with Killip’s class III & IV showed increased mortality. CRP >3.0 mg/dl and serum uric acid levels >7.5 mg/dl were associated with highest mortality.